THE PROPOSED REGULATIONS ALLOW U.S.
TAXPAYERS RELIEF FROM POTENTIAL WITHHOLDING LIABILITY ON SWAP
CONTRACTS WITH FOREIGNERS BY ELECTING TO APPLY THE RULES
RETROACTIVELY. THE ELECTION ALSO RESULTS IN THE U.S. TAXPAYER
EARNING U.S. SOURCED INCOME. THE ELECTION WILL AFFECT ALMOST
EXCLUSIVELY THE CORPORATE COMMUNITY. IT IS NEEDED TO RESOLVE A
DIFFICU ISSUE UNDER OLD LAW. WITHOUT THE ELECTION, GREAT
UNCERTAINTY EXISTS AS
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.