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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1994
10/31/1994
11/30/1991
121,400
0
66,596
437,040
0
242,409
0
0
0
IRC SECTION 465 REQUIRES TAXPAYERS TO
LIMIT THEIR AT RISK LOSS TO THE LESSER OF THE LOSS OR THEIR AMOUNT
AT RISK. FORM 6198 IS USED BY TAXPAYERS TO DETERMINE THEIR
DEDUCTIBLE LOSS AND BY IRS TO VERIFY THE AMOUNT DEDUCTED.
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.