INFORMATION COLLECTION NEEDED TO
CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF IRM 4253.2. IT SHALL BE USED TO
EVALUATE MATERIAL SUBMITTED BY TAXPAYERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
EXAMINATION OF THEIR TAX RETURNS. FAILURE TO COLLECT THE
INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN FAILURE TO MEET THE QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
OF IRM 4253.2 AND LSS OF TAX REVENUES TO THE GOVERNMENT.
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.