NEW SECTION 597 OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE PROVIDES THAT THE SECRETARY SHALL PROVIDE GUIDANCE
CONCERNING THE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
RECEIVED BY QUALIFYING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. THE INSTITUTIONS MAY
DEFER PAYMENT OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX LIABILITIES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE
ASSISTANCE. THE INFORMATION REQUIRED IDENTIFIES DEFERRED
LIABILITIES.
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.