26 U.S.C. 6041 AND 6042 AND THE
REGULATIONS THEREUNDER REQUIRE ALL PERSONS MAKING CERTAIN PAYMENTS
IN EXCESS OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED AMOUNTS TO FILE INFORMATION RETURNS
WITH IRS. PAYERS WHO WISH TO FILE THESE RETURNS ON MAGNETIC MEDIA
INSTEAD OF PAPER DOCUMENTS MUST COMPLETE FORM 4419 TO RECEIVE
AUTHORIZATION FOR FILING ON TAPE.
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.