FORM 4224 IS USED BY NONRESIDENT ALIEN
INDIVIDUALS OR FIDUCIARIES, FOREIGN PARTNERSHIPS, OR FOREIGN
CORPORATIONS TO OBTAIN EXEMPTION FROM WITHHOLDING OF TAX ON CERTAIN
TYPES OF INCOME IF THAT INCOME IS EFFECTIVELY CONNECTED WITH A U.S.
TRADE OF BUSINESS. THE IRS USES THE INFORMATION TO DETERMINE IF THE
EXEMPTION IS PROPER.
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.