LETTER 313(C/S/SP) AND FORM 4977 ARE SENT TO PERSONS LIABLE FOR CERTAI EMPLOYMENT AND EXCEIS TAXES WHO MAY NOT HAVE MADE FEDERAL TAX DEPOSITS (FTD) IN SUFFICIENT AMOUNTS WHEN DUE. AN FTD PENALTY IS PROPOSED TO THE TAXPAYER BASED ON AVAILABLE INFORMATION. THE TAXPAYER CAN EITHER RESPOND WITH PAYMENT OF THE FTD PENALTY OR BY OFFERING REASONABLE CAUS FOR NOT MAKING THE REQUIRED DEPOSITS. NO RESPONSE RESULTS IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE FTD PENALTY. FTD DEPOSITS ARE REQUIRED UNDER 26 USC
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.