THE DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT OF 1984
RAISED THE EXCISE TAX ON DISTILLED SPIRITS AND IMPOSED A FLOOR
STOCKS TAX. THE FLOOR STOCKS TAX AFFECTS ALL PERSONS (DSP'S,
WHOLESALERS, RETAILERS, ETC.) WHO HOLD TAX PAID DISTILLED SPIRITS
OR IMPORTED PERFUME FOR SALE. THESE REGULATIONS IMPLEMENT THE LAW
AND ARE NECESSARY TO PROTECT TAX REVENUES.
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.