The information requested in
regulation section 20.2056(b)-7(d)(3)(ii) is necessary to provide a
method for estates of decedents whose estate tax returns were due
on or before February 18, 1997, to obtain an extension of time to
make the qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) election
under section 2056(b)(7)(B)(v).
US Code:
44
USC 3507 Name of Law: Advance payment of earned income
credit
US Code: 26
USC 2056(b) Name of Law: Limitation in the case of life estate
or other terminable interest
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.