SECTION 6661 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE
CODE PROVIDES AN ADDITION TO TAX FOR SUBSTANTIAL UNDERSTATEMENT OF
THE TAX LIABILITY. TAXPAYERS AVOID THE APPLICATION OF THIS
PROVISION BY VOLUNTARILY DISCLOSING RELEVANT FACTS ON THEIR TAX
RETURNS OR IN A STATEMENT ATTACHED THERETO. THESE REGULATIONS
DESCRIBE WHAT MUST BE DISCLOSED AND THE MANNER OF
DISCLOSURE.
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.