A 1992 FILING SEASON TEST OF THE FORM
1040EZ-1 IS BEING CONDUCTED AMON 342,445 TAXPAYERS IN THE STATES OF
RHODE ISLAND, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON FOCUS GROUPS WILL BE CONDUCTED
AMONG TEST PARTICIPANTS IN EACH STATE TO EXPLORE TAXPAYER REACTIONS
TO THE NEW FORM IN DEPTH.
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.