THE RULE IN QUESTION REQUIRES PAYORS
TO NOTIFY PAYEES WHEN BAKUP WITHHOLDING BEGINS TO WITHHOLD 20
PERCENT OF INTEREST AND DIVIDEND PAYMENTS TO THE PAYEES. THE
WITHHOLDING IS TO PREVENT THE PAYEE FROM UNDERREPORTING FUTURE
INTEREST OR DIVIDEND PAYMENTS AND TO ENSURE AT LEAST PARTIAL
PAYMENT OF THE TAXES ON THOSE PAYMENTS.
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.