ATF F 5640.1 IS USED BY PERSONS WHO
WISH TO COMPROMISE CRIMINAL AND/OR CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IF ACCEPTED, THE OFFER IN COMPROMISE
IS A SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNME AND THE PARTY IN VIOLATION OF
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS OR PROSECUTION. ATF F 5640.1 IDENTIFIES THE
PERSON MAKING THE OFFER, VIOLATIONS, AMOUNT OF OFFER, AND
CIRCUMSTANCES CONCERNING THE VIOLATION.
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.