THE INFORMATION NEEDED IS A STATEMENT
BY THE TAXPAYER THAT IT HAS ELECTED TO APPLY THE FOREIGN TAX CREDIT
REGULATIONS RETROACTIVELY AND A STATEMENT BY THE TAXPAYER THAT IT
HAS ELECTED TO APPLY THE SAFE HARBOR FORMULA OF PARA. 1.901-2A(E)
OF THE NEW FOREIGN TAX CREDIT REGULATIONS. THESE STATEMENTS ARE
NECESSARY IN ORDER THAT THE IRS MAY PROPERLY DETERMINE THE
TAXPAYER'S TAX LIABILITY.
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.