The regulations permit certain
shareholders to make a special section 1295 election with respect
to certain preferred shares of a PFIC. Taxpayers must indicate the
election on a Form 8621 and attach a statement containing certain
information and representations. Form 8621 must be filed annually.
The shareholder also must obtain, and retain a copy of, a statement
from the corporation as to its status as a PFIC.
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.