TAX LAW REQUIRES EMPLOYERS TO PAY
SOCIAL SECURITY TAX ON CERTAIN WAGE PAYMENTS MADE TO EMPLOYEES.
WHEN THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ADVISES THE INTERNAL
REVENUE SERVICE THAT SUCH PAYMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN REPORTED, THIS
LETTER IS SENT TO THE EMPLOYER. THE INFORMATION IS USE TO DETERMINE
WHETHER WAGE PAYMENTS WERE MADE, THE AMOUNT OF SUCH PAYMENTS, AND
WHETHER TAX IS DUE.
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.