Per agreement
with the agency, the information gathered by these focus groups
will be used to assist with the development of the business systems
modernization program. It will not be the sole basis for program
decisions. The agency is not required to display the expiration
date.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
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270
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Focus Group interviews with tax
practitioners will provide IRS with data to help identify barriers
to e-filing returns, suggestions for improving existing products
and services and reactions to contemplated e-Services.
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.