IRC sections 6402, 6404, 6511 and
sections 301.6402-2, 301.6404-1, and 301.6404-3 of the regulations,
allow for refunds of taxes (except income taxes) or refund,
abatement, or credit of interest, penalties, and additions to tax
in the event of errors or certain actions by IRS. Form 8849 is used
by taxpayers to claim refunds of excise taxes.
US Code:
26
USC 6404 Name of Law: Abatements
US Code: 26
USC 6402 Name of Law: Authority to make credits or refunds
US Code: 26
USC 6511 Name of Law: Limitations on credit or refund
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.