The Internal Revenue Code at 26 U.S.C.
5005(c) provides that the proprietor of a distilled spirits plant
is liable for the Federal excise taxes on all spirits stored on the
plant’s premises, and the records and reports required under this
information collection are used by TTB to protect that revenue. TTB
uses the collected information to account for a proprietor's tax
liability, to verify the quantity and kind of distilled spirits and
wine in storage, and to determine the adequacy of a proprietor’s
bond coverage. TTB also uses this information to monitor industry
activities and compliance.
US Code:
26
USC 5005(c) Name of Law: Internal Revenue Code
US Code: 26
USC 5207 Name of Law: Internal Revenue Code
There are no program changes
associated with this collection. As adjustments, we are reporting
an increase in the number of respondents, responses, and annual
burden hours due to significant growth in the number of distilled
spirits plants, all of which are required by the TTB regulations to
respond to this information collection. For this information
collection, we are reporting an increase of 1,968 respondents,
23,616 annual responses, and 47,232 annual burden hours.
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.