Approved through
May 1995. As part of its next submission for review under the
Paperwork Reduction Act, IRS should report under item 9 of t
narrative justification, public comments on the collection and IRS'
response.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1995
05/31/1995
07/31/1992
500
0
500
3,730
0
3,730
0
0
0
FORM 976 IS FILED BY CORPORATIONS THAT
WISH TO CLAIM A DEFICIENCY DIVIDEND DEDUCTION. THE DEDUCTION ALLOWS
THE CORPORATION TO ELIMINATE ALL OR A PORTION OF A TAX DEFICIENCY.
IRS USES FROM 976 TO DETERMINE SHAREHOLDERS HAVE INCLUDED AMOUNTS
IN GROSS INCOME.
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.