SECTION 194 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE
CODE ALLOWS TAXPAYERS TO ELECT TO AMORTIZE CERTAIN REFORESTATION
EXPENDITURES OVER A SEVEN-YEAR PERIOD IF THE EXPENDITURES MEET
CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. THE TEMPORARY REGULATIONS IMPLEMENT THIS
ELECTION PROVISION AND ALLOW THE IRS TO DETERMINE IF THE ELECTION
IS PROPER AND ALLOWABLE.
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.