New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Approved without change
11/17/1981
10/20/1981
This request for clearance is approved for use through 12-31-82. Consider using a National IRS Form to collect this information. If yo decide to resubmit this form provide detailed explanation as to why yo cannot use the National form.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1982
12/31/1982
100
0
0
500
0
0
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE TAXPAYER SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO CHANGE TO A LINK-CAIN METHOD FOR COMPUTING THE VALUE OF ITS DOLLAR-VALUE LIFO INVENTORY POOL(S). THE DATA IS EVALUATED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE NEW METHOD CLEARLY REFLECTS INCOME AND IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF SECTION 1.472-8 OF THE INCOME TAX REGULATIONS.
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.