THE NATIONAL OFFICE ISSUES RULING
LETTERS AND DISTRICT DIRECTORS ISSUE DETERMINATION LETTERS TO
TAXPAYERS INTERPRETING AND APPLYING THE TAX LAWS TO A SPECIFIC SET
OF FACTS. THE NATIONAL OFFICE ALSO ISSUES OTHE TYPES OF LETTERS.
THE PROCEDURAL REGULATIONS SET FORTH THE INSTRUCTIO FOR REQUESTING
RULING AND DETERMINATION LETTERS.
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.