IRC SECTION 163(H) DISALLOWS PERSONAL INTEREST AS A DEDUCTION. QUALIFIED RESIDENCE INTEREST PAID ON MORTGAGE LOANS OR RESIDENCES IS NOT TREATED AS PERSONAL INTEREST. THE FORM IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF QUALIFIED RESIDENCE INTEREST. THE DATA IS USED TO HELP VERIFY THAT THE DEDUCTION CLAIMED IS PROPER.
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.