Taxpayers use Form 4562 to: (1 claim a
deduction for depreciation and/or amortization; (2) make a section
179 election to expense depreciable assets; and (3) answer
questions regarding the use of automobiles and other listed
property to substantiate the business use under section
274(d).
US Code:
26
USC 179 Name of Law: Election to expense certain depreciable
business assets
US Code: 26
USC 274(d) Name of Law: Disallowance of certain entertainment,
etc., expenses
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.