The final regulations provide rules
relating to an exclusion from gross income for certain returned
merchandise. The regulations provide that in addition to physical
return of the merchandise, a written statement listing certain
information may constitute evidence of the return. Taxpayers who
receive physical evidence of the return may, in lieu of retaining
physical evidence, retain documentary evidence of the return.
Taxpayers in the trade or business of selling magazines,
paperbacks, or records, who elect to use a certain method of
accounting, are affected.
US Code:
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USC 458 Name of Law: Magazines, paperbacks, and records
returned after the close of the taxable year.
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.