THE TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1982 (P.L. 97-248) EFFECTIVE 1/1/83, IMPOSES
A "ONE-TIME" FLOOR STOCKS TAX ON TAXPAID CIGARETTES HELD FOR SALE
ON 1/1/83. THIS RECORDKEEPING REQUEST SUPPOR THE RETURN/PAYMENT AND
SERVES AS AN AUDIT TOOL FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE REVENUE. THE FORM
IS THE TAX RETURN AND CONTAINS INFORMATION NECESSARY TO VERIFY
CORRECT PAYMENT.
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.