FORM 8023 IS USED BY CORPORATIONS THAT
ACQUIRE A CORPORATION TO TREAT THAT ACQUISITION AS AN ACQUISITION
OF ASSETS. IRS USES FROM 8023 TO DETERMINE IF THE SELLING
CORPORATION REPORTS THE SALE OF ITS ASSETS ON ITS INCOME TAX RETURN
AND TO DETERMINE IF THE PURCHASING CORPORATIO HAS PROPERLY MADE THE
ELECTION.
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.