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.