IF AN INDIVIDUAL REDEEMS U.S. SAVINGS
BONDS ISSUED AFTER 1989 AND PAYS QUALIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION
EXPENSES DURING THE YEAR, THE INTEREST ON THE BONDS IS EXCLUDABLE
FROM INCOME. THE FORM CAN BE USED BY THE INDIVIDUAL TO KEEP A
RECORD OF THE BONDS CASHED SO THAT HE OR SHE CAN CLAIM THE PROPER
INTEREST EXCLUSION.
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.