THIS FORM IS TO BE USED BY EMPLOYERS
OR TRADE OR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS (OTHER THAN AN EMPLOYEE
ASSOCIATION) WHO WANT IRS APPROVAL OF THEIR PROTOTYPE SIMPLIFIED
EMPLOYEE PENSION (SEP) AGREEMENTS UNDER IRC SECTION 408(K). IT IS
ALSO USED OT OBTAIN APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE AGEEMENTS. THE
INFORMATION REQUESTED IS NEEDED TO GRANT APPROVAL.
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.