EMPLOYERS REPORT INCOME AND
WITHHOLDING INFORMATION ON FORM W-2. PAYERS REPORT PAYMENTS OF
ANNUITIES, PENSIONS RETIREMENT PAYMENTS, OR DISTRIBUTION FORM AN
IRA ON FORM W-2P. THE FORMS W-2AS, W-2GU AND W-2VI ARE VARIATIONS
OF THE W-2 FOR USE IN SPECIFIC U.S. POSSESSIONS. THE W-2 IS USED BY
THE RECIPIENT TO PREPARE HIS INCOME TAX RETURN AND BY IRS TO
RECONCILE EMPLOYMENT TAX RETURNS. W-3 SERIES FORMS TRANSMIT W-2
SERIES FORMS TO SSA FOR PROCESSING.
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.