The information is necessary to allow
the taxpayer to make certain elections to determine the amount of
allowable loss under Sec.1.377(d)-2T, Sec.1.1502-20 as currently in
effect or under Sec. 1.1502-20 as modified; to allow the taxpayer
to waive loss carryovers up to the amount of the Sec. 1.1502-20(g)
election; and to ensure that loss is not disallowed under Sec.
1.337(d)-2T and basis is not reduced under Sec. 1.337(d)-2T to the
extent the taxpayer establishes that the loss or basis is not
attributable to the recognition of built in gain on the disposition
of an asset.
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.