Approved with
the addition of parts 1.884-2T (d)(4) and 1.884-5T (b)(6 and (b)(7)
to the listing of parts containing information collections. Written
comments received on the information collections contained in this
proposed rule should be forwarded to OMB immediately following the
close of the 60-day public comment period.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1988
12/31/1988
14,225
0
0
22,128
0
0
0
0
0
THIS REGULATION EXPLAINS HOW TO COMPLY
WITH SECTION 884 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE WHICH IMPOSES A TAX
ONT THE EARNINGS OF A FOREIG CORPORATION DOING BUSINESS IN THE U.S.
TO THE EXTENT THE EARNINGS ARE REMOVED FROM U.S. BUSINESS
OPERATIONS. IN ADDITION, INTEREST PAID BY A FOREIGN CORPORATION'S
U.S. BUSINESS, AND CERTAIN INTEREST DEDUCTED BY THE BUSINESS, ARE
SUBJECT TO TAX.
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.