Form 1099-B is used by brokers and
barter exchanges to report proceeds from transactions to the
Internal Revenue Service. The form will be used by IRS to verify
compliance with the reporting rules and to verify that the
recipient has included the proper amount of income on his or her
return.
US Code:
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USC 6045 Name of Law: Returns of brokers
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.