IRS NEEDS CERTAIN INFORMATION ON THE
FINANCES AND OPERATION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS SET UP BY
EMPLOYERS. THE IRS USES FORM 5303 TO GET NEEDED INFORMATION TO
DETERMINE WHETHER THE PLANS QUALIFY UNDER SECTION 401(A) OF THE
CODE AND THE APPLICABLE PARTS OF ERISA AS APPROVED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
PLANS. IT ALSO USES THE INFO. TO DETERMINE THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF
THE RELATED TRUST UNDER SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE.
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.