IRC SECTION 6048(C) REQUIRES AN ANNUAL
RETURN OF OWNERS OF FOREIGN TRUSTS ARE U.S. PERSONS WHO HAVE
TRANSFERRED PROPERTY TO A FOREIGN TRUST. FORM 3520-A IS USED TO
IDENTIFY U.S. BENEFICIARIES OF FOREIGN TRUSTS, AND THE INFORMATION
COLLECTED IS USED TO DETERMINE WHETHER U.S. BENEFICIARIES SHOULD BE
REPORTING INCOME FROM FOREIGN TRUSTS.
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.