Approved, however, Treasury is reminded that a summary of the comments recieved in response to this notice of proposed rulemaking must be provided to OMB when the rule becomes final.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1987
10/31/1987
10/31/1987
1,827,993
0
1,827,993
23,501,282
0
23,501,281
0
0
0
THIS REGULATION PROVIDES GUIDANCE UNDER SECTION 404A WHICH PERMITS TAXPAYERS TO ELECT A SPECIAL SET OF PROVISIONS RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS (AND ADJUSTMENTS TO EARNINGS AND PROFITS) FOR QUALIFIED FOREIGN PLANS. SECTION 404A(G)(2) PROVIDES THAT NO DEDUCTION (OR ADJUSTMENT TO EARNINGS AND PROFITS) IS PERMITTED UNLESS CERTAIN INFORMATION IS FURNISHED BY THE TAXPAYER.
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.