SECTION 274(D) AND REGULATION SECTION
1.274-5 REQUIRE ALL TAXPAYERS TO SUBSTANTIATE THEIR DEDUCTIONS FOR
BUSINESS TRAVEL, ENTERTAINMENT OR GIFT EXPENSES BY KEEPING ADEQUATE
RECORDS AS TO AMOUNT, TIME, PLACE BUSINESS PURPOSE AND BUSINESS
RELATIONSHIP. THIS IS NECESSARY TO VERIFY THAT DEDUCTIONS ARE NOT
PERMITTED FOR PERSONAL EXPENSES. THE REGULATIONS ALSO PROVIDE RULES
ON CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS FROM GROSS
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.