WHEN AN INCOME TAX RETURN IS FILED FOR
A PERIOD OF LESS THAN 12 MONTHS AND THERE IS NO EXPLANATION OF THE
SHORT PERIOD, WE ARE UNABLE TO CONTINUE PROCESSING. THIS LETTER IS
USED TO OBTAIN INFORMATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE TAXPAYER IS
ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF SHORT PERIOD FILING AND THEREFORE TO
COMPLETE PROCESSING THE RETURN.
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.