The cover letter
must state that completion of the questionnaire is voluntary.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1988
01/31/1988
3,200
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0
960
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0
0
0
0
SBA IS CONDUCTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE
THE REASONS FOR THE LARGE NUMBER OF ERRONEOUS PENALTY ASSSESSMENTS
MADE BY IRS ON SMALL BUSINESSES WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYMENT RETURNS
AND THE NUMBER OF SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH PAY THE ERRONEOUS
ASSESSMENT INSTEAD OG CHALLENGING THEM.
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.