TRUSTEES AND ISSUERS OF INDIVIDUAL
RETIREMENT PLANS ARE THE AFFECTED PUBLIC. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO FILE
ANNUAL INFORMATION RETURNS ON FORM 5498 FOR EACH PLAN THAT THEY
MAINTAIN, REPORTING THE TOTAL AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED TO SUCH PLAN
DURING THE YEAR. THE INFORMATION IS NECESSAR IN ORDER FOR THE
SERVICE TO MONITOR TAXPAYER 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.