USED TO REPORT GROSS INCOME FROM
FARMING, WHICH IS REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED UNDERIRC SECTION 61. THE
FORM ALSO PROVIDES FOR THE REPORTING OF EXPENSES TO DETERMINE THE
PROFIT OR LOSS. SECTIONS 6012 AND 6017 REQUIRE TAXPAYERS TO FILE A
RETURN IF INCOME EXCEEDS THE STATED MINIMUMS. THE INFORMATION IS
USED TO DETERMINE THAT THE PROFIT OR LOSS FROM FARMING WAS
CORRECTLY REPORTED AND ALSO FOR GENERAL STATISTICS USE.
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.