Prior conditions
for consultation with the life insurance industry and an
explanation of how the imputed earnings rate is used have been met
for this review. Also, we agree that the small number of
respondents (since reduced) make this report a low priority for
automation. You may omit printing the expiration date on this form.
Also, you may continue to use prior versions of this form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1996
05/31/1996
06/30/1993
150
0
400
9,816
0
26,448
0
0
0
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE REQUIRED
TO PROVIDE DATA SO THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY CAN COMPUTE THE:
(1) STOCK EARNINGS RATE OF THE 50 LARGEST STOCK COMPANIES AND (2)
AVERAGE MUTUAL EARNINGS RATE. THESE FACTORS ARE USED TO COMPUTE THE
DIFFERENTIAL EARNINGS RATE WHICH WILL DETERMINE THE TAX LIABILITY
FOR MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
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.