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EXCLUSION. THIS INFORMATION IS USED BY THE SERVICE TO DETERMINE IF
A TAXPAYER QUALIFIES FOR THE EXCLUSION. FORM 2555-EZ IS A LESS
BURDENSOME FORM THAT WILL BE USED WHERE FOREIGN EARNED INCOME IS
$70,000 OR LESS.
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).
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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;
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