This document provides guidance under
new section 965, which was enacted by the American Jobs Creation
Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-357). In general, and subject to limitations
and conditions, section 965(a) provides that a corporation that is
a U.S. shareholder of a controlled foreign corporation (CFC) may
elect, for one taxable year, an 85 percent dividends received
deduction (DRD) with respect to certain cash dividends it receives
from its CFCs. This document addresses limitations imposed on the
maximum amount of section 965(a) DRD under section 965(b)(1)(under
which the maximum amount of an eligible dividend is the greates of
$500
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.