UNDER IRC SECTION 6041, FORMS 1099 ARE
SENT OT PERSONS RECEIVING PAYMENTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE. FORM 4347 IS USED BY PERSONS RECEIVING PAYMENTS AS
PAYEES OF RECORD ON BVEHALF OF OTHER PERSONS. TO AVOID AN
EXAMINATION, THE PAYEE OF RECORD CAN ATTACH THIS FORM TO HIS OR HER
INCOSME TAX RETURN TO ADVISE IRS OF THE PERSONS TO WHOM THE
PAYMENTS ACTUALLY BELONG. IRS USES THE INFORMATION TO DETERMINE WHO
SHOULD REPORT THE PAYMENTS AS INCOME.
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.