THE DEPARTMENT
OF TREASURY SHOULD REVIEW THE DATA ELEMENTS CONTAINED IN 1545-0644
AND DETERMINE IF EACH ELEMENT IS REQUIRED BY THE STATUTE AND USED
FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSE. THE RESULTS OF THIS ASSESSMENT SHOU
ACCOMPANY ANY FUTURE SUBMISSION REQUESTING AN EXTENSION OF THE
EXPIRATION DATE AND/OR CLEARANCE OF THE REVISED FORM.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1984
12/31/1984
100,000
0
0
302,328
0
0
0
0
0
TITLE V OF P.L. 97-34 MADE SIGNIFICANT
CHANGES TO THE TAX TREATMENT OF GAINS AND LOSSES FROM COMMODITY
FUTURES CONTRACTS AND STRADDLE POSITIONS. FORM 6781 REFLECTS THESE
CHANGES INCLUDING ALL ELECTIONS PROVIDED FOR IN THIS TITLE. THE
DATA IS USED TO VERFIY THAT THE TAX REPORTED ACCURATELY REFLECTS
ANY SUCH GAINS OR LOSSES.
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.