FORM 8816 IS USED BY INSURANCE
COMPANIES CLAIMING AN ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION UNDER IRC SECTION 847,
TO RECONCILE THEIR SPECIAL LOSS DISCOUNT, AND SPECIAL ESTIMATED TAX
PAYMENTS, AND TO DETERMINE THEIR T BENEFIT ASSOCIATED WITH THE
DEDUCTION. THE INFORMATION IS NEEDED BY THE IRS TO DETERMINE THAT
THE PROPER ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION WAS CLAIMED AND TO INSURE THE
PROPER AMOUNT OF SPECIAL ESTIMATED TAX WAS COMPUTED
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.