STATE TAX COLLECTION DATA ARE (1) A
KEY COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL INCO ACCOUNTS MAINTAINED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, (2) USED IN LONG ESTABLISHED CENSUS BUREAU
REPORTS IN THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE SERIES, AN (3) PROVIDE IMPORTANT
INFORMATION TO OFFICIALS AND RESEARCHERS IN THE ANALYSIS OF STATE
GOVERNMENT FINANCES. WE MAIL THIS SURVEY ANNUALLY TO EACH STATE AND
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
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.