SECTION 531 OF THE TAX REFORM ACT OF
1984 AMENDED SECTION 61 OF THE IR TO INCLUDE FRINGE BENEFITS AS
COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES INTO GROSS INCOME. THESE REGULATIONS
PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS WHICH EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEES MUST USE TO
FIGURE THE VALUE OF CERTAIN FRINGE BENEFITS. THE SERVICE USES THIS
INFORMATION TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE CASES OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE
VALUATION RULES.
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.