FORM 1096 IS USED AS A COVER FORM TO
SEND INFORMATION RETURNS (FORMS 1099 AND 1087 SERIES) TO THE
SERVICE CENTER, UNDER IRC SECTION 6041 AND RELATED SECTIONS. A
SEPARATE FORM 1096 IS USED FOR EACH TYPE OF RETURN SENT IN BY THE
PAYER. IT IS USED BY IRS TO SUMMARIZE AND CATEGORIZE THE FORMS
BEWING SENT IN.
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.