REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES (MUTUAL
FUNDS) MUST REPORT UNDISTRIBUTE CAPITAL GAIN INCOME (AND CAPITAL
GAIN TAX PAID ON THE INCOME) TO THEIR SHAREHOLDERS AS REQUIRED BY
IRC SECTION 852(B)(3). THE INCOME AND TAXE ARE REPORTED TO
SHAREHOLDERS ON FORM 2439. THE MUTUAL FUND AND SHAREHOLDERS ATTACH
FORM 2439 TO THEIR TAX RETURNS. IRS USES THE INFORMATION TO CHECK
SHAREHOLDER COMPLIANCE.
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.