THE INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN
ACCURATE DATA ON ALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTS. IT INCLUDES ISSUING
EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS. THE INFORMATION CREATES AN
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ALL TAXPAYERS REQUIRED TO FILE RETURNS WITH THE
IRS. LETTER 136 ASKS CERTAIN 941 FILERS TO CERTIFY WHETHER THEY ARE
AN AGENCY OF A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
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.