FORM 8271 IS USED BY ALL PERSONS WHO
HAVE ACQUIRED AN INTEREST IN CERTAIN TAX SHELTERS AND WHO HAVE
CLAIMED SHELTER TAX BENEFITS ON THEIR RETURNS TO INCLUDE THE
IRS-ASSIGNED TAX SHELTER REGISTRATION NUMBER ON THE RETURNS (BY
ATTACHING FORM 8271). WE USE THE INFORMATION TO ASSOCIATE CLAIMED
BENEFITS WITH THE TAX SHELTER TO DETERMINE IF ANY COMPLIANCE
ACTIONS ARE WARRANTED.
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.