COMMODITIES DEALERS AND OPTIONS
DEALERS ARE PROVIDED A SPECIAL ELECTION UNDER THE TAX REFORM ACT OF
1984 THAT ALLOWS SUCH DEALERS TO ELECT SUBCHAPTER S STATUS FOR A
TAXABLE YEAR BEGINNING IN 1984. THIS REGULATION PROVIDES THAT TIME
AND MANNER FOR MAKING THAT ELECTION AND IS AN EXPANSION OF THE
REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN 26 CFR 5H.4 (M).
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.