IRC SECTION 6012 REQUIRES THAT AN
ANNUAL INCOME TAX RETURN BE FILED FO ESTATES AND TRUSTS. SECTION
6041 REQUIRES A RETURN BE FILED REPORTING PAYMENTS TO RECEIPIENTS.
THE DATA IS USED TO DETERMINE THAT THE ESTATES, TRUSTS, AND
BENEFICIARIES FILED THE PROPER RETURNS AND PAID THE CORRECT
TAX.
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.