Form 1096 is used to transmit
information returns (Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, and W-2G) to the IRS
Service Centers. Under IRC section 6041 and related sections, a
separate Form 1096 is used for each type of return sent to the
service center by the payer. It is used by IRS to summarize and
categorize the transmitted forms.
US Code:
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USC 408 Name of Law: Individual retirement accounts
US Code: 26
USC 6041 Name of Law: Information at source
US Code: 26
USC 6045 Name of Law: Returns of brokers
US Code: 26
USC 6047 Name of Law: Information relating to certain trusts
and annuity plans
US Code: 26
USC 6049 Name of Law: Returns regarding payments of
interest
US Code: 26
USC 6050 Name of Law: Information Concerning Transactions With
Other Persons
US Code: 26
USC 6103 Name of Law: Confidentiality and disclosure of returns
and return information
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.