AN EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THAT
THE EMPLOYEE'S SHARE OF FICA TAX IS PROPERLY ACCOUNTED FOR PRIOR TO
CLAIMING A REFUND. WHEN THE REFUND CLAIM DOES NOT CONTAIN AN
INDICATION THAT THIS REQUIREMENT HAS BEEN MET, WE PROVIDE FORM 5071
TO THE EMPLOYER TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATION.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.