THE REGULATION EXPLAINS, AMONG OTHER
THINGS, HOW A FOREIGN CORPORATE PARTNER IN A PARTNERSHIP ENGAGED IN
A U.S. TRADE OR BUSINESS DETERMINE ITS U.S. ASSETS FOR THE PURPOSES
OF COMPUTING ITS BRANCH PROFITS TAX UNDER SECTION 884. DEPENDING ON
THE PARTNER'S INTEREST, TWO DIFFERENT RULES APPLY. ONE GROUP OF
PARNTERS, HOWEVER, MAY ELECT TO BE TREATED
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.