Approved through
June 1993. In preparation for the next submission fo review under
the Paperwork Reduction Act, IRS should provide informati
concerning the companies consulted on this collection, issues
discusse comments received, and IRS' response. IRS also should
explain how the information is used to calculate rates of return.
Finally, IRS should explain options for electronic and magnetic
media filing. You may omit printing the expiration date on this
form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1993
06/30/1993
05/31/1992
400
0
400
26,448
0
26,448
0
0
0
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE REQUIRED
TO PROVIDE DATA SO THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY CAN COMPUTE THE:
(1) STOCK EARNINGS RATE OF THE 50 LARGEST STOCK COMPANIES AND (2)
AVERAGE MUTUAL EARNINGS RATE. THESE FACTORS ARE USED TO COMPUTE THE
DIFFERENTIAL EARNINGS RATE WHICH WILL DETERMINE THE TAX LIABILITY
FOR MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
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.