This revenue procedure updates Rev.
Proc. 96-30, which sets forth in a checklist questionnaire the
information that must be included in a request for ruling under
section 355. This revenue procedure updates information that
taxpayers must provide in order to receive letter rulings under
section 355. This information is required to determine whether a
taxpayer would qualify for nonrecognition treatment.
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.