YOU MAY OMIT
PRINTING THE EXPIRATION DAT ON THIS FORM.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1997
11/30/1997
01/31/1995
1,000
0
1,000
9,210
0
8,720
0
0
0
IRC SECTION 208 ALLOWS TAXPAYERS TO
EXCLUDE FROM GROSS INCOME AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO DISCHARGE OF
INDEBTEDNESS IN TITLE 11 CASES, INSOLVENCY, OR A QUALIFIED BUSINESS
INDEBTEDNESS. SECTION 1081(B) ALLOWS CORPORATIONS TO EXCLUDE FROM
GROSS INCOME AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CERTAIN TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY.
THE DATA IS USED TO VERIFY ADJUSTMENTS TO BASIS OF PROPERTY AND
REDUCTION OF TAX ATTRIBUTES.
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.