The information requested in
regulation section 301.6501(c)-1(f) (2) that must be provided on a
gift tax return is necessary to give the IRS a complete and
accurate description of the transfer in order to begin the running
of the statute of limitations on the gift. Prior to the expiration
of the statute of limitations, a gift tax may be assessed and the
value may be adjusted in order to determine the value of prior
taxable gifts for estate and gift tax purposes.
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.