The collection of information in the
proposed regulations is in Sec. 1.446-3(g)(6)(vii) of the Income
Tax Regulations, requiring Taxpayers to maintain in their books and
records a description of the method used to determine the projected
amount of a contingent payment, the projected payment schedules,
and the adjustments taken into account under the proposed
regulations. The information is required by the IRS to verify
compliance with section 446 of the Internal Revenue Code and the
method of accounting described in Sec. 1.446-3(g)(6).
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USC 446 Name of Law: General Rule for Methods of Accounting
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.