The information in section
1.1502-20(c) is necessary to ensure that a consolidated group does
not obtain more than one tax benefit from both the utilization of a
loss from the disposition of stock and the utilization of a lost or
deduction with respect to another asset that reflects the same
economic loss; to allow the taxpayer to make election 1.1502-20(e)
that would benefit the taxpayer; and to ensure that taxpayers do nt
circumvent the loss suspension rule of 1.1502.-20(c) by
deconsolidating a subsidary and the re-importing to the group
losses of such subsidiary.
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.