THIS SUBMISSION
IS APPROVED THROUGH MARCH 1986. THE NEXT SUBMISSION SHOULD RAISE
THE THRESHOLD FOR FILING THE ESTATE TAX RETURN CONSISTENT WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT. IT ALSO SHOULD MAKE
THE FILING OF THE DEATH CERTIFICATE VOLUNTARY, OR JUSTIFY WHY IT
SHOULD REMAIN MANDATORY (INCLUDING ALTERNATIVE WAYS OF OBTAINING
THE DEATH CERTIFICATE INFORMATION).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1986
03/31/1986
03/31/1984
88,001
0
88,001
1,477,805
0
1,390,097
0
0
0
FORM 706 IS USED BY EXECUTORS TO
REPORT AND COMPUTE THE FEDERAL ESTATE TAX IMPOSED BY IRC SECTIONS
2001-2057. THE FORM IS REQUIRED BY CODE SECTION 6018. IRS USES THE
INFORMATION TO ENFORCE THIS TAX BY VERIFYING THAT THE TAX HAS BEEN
PROPERLY COMPUTED.
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.