THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE NEEDS THE
INFORMATION IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT TAX IS WITHHELD FROM PAYMENTS
OF INTEREST TO 10 PERCENT SHAREHOLDERS OF THE PAYOR AND CONTROLLED
FOREIGN CORPORATIONS RECEIVIN INTEREST FROM RELATED PARTIES. THE
PERSONS REPORTING WILL BE RECIPIEN OF INTEREST ON OBLIGATIONS WHICH
ARE NOT PUBLICLY TRADED WHO ARE NOT THEMSELVES PUBLICLY TRADED
CORPORATIONS.
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.