IRC SECTION 6044 REQUIRES COOPERATIVES
PAYING PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS TO REPORT THESE PAYMENTS TO IRS ON FORM
1099-PATR USING FORM 1096 AS A TRANSMITTAL. CERTAIN CONSUMER
COOPERATIVES ARE EXEMPT FROM THIS REQUIREMENT IF THEY FILE FORM
3491 WITH IRS. THE INFORMATION OBTAINED IS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE
WHETHER THE EXEMPTION SHOULD BE GRANTED.
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.