These regulations relate to rewards for information that results in the detection and punishment of violations of the Internal Revenue Laws. Section 7623 of the Internal Revenue Code provides the Secretary with authority, by regulation, to pay rewards for information leading to the detection and punishment of violations of the internal revenue laws. The regulations prescribed by the Secretary are set forth in section 301.7623-1 of the Income Tax Regulations.
US Code:
26 USC 7623
Name of Law: Expenses of detection of underpayments and fraud, etc.
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.