FORM 972 IS USED BY SHAREHOLDERS OF
CERTAIN COMPANIES TO CONSENT TO TH INCLUSION IN GROSS INCOME OF
DIVIDENDS THAT ARE NOT RECEIVED. BY MAKI THEIR CONSENT, THE
SHAREHOLDER MAY RELIEVE THE CORPORATION OF PAYING CERTAIN TAXES.
IRS USES THE FORM TO DETERMINE IF THE SHAREHOLDERS HAV ACTUALLY
INCLUDED THE AMOUNTS IN GROSS INCOME.
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.