The election described in the attached
justification converted an annual election to an election effective
until revoked. The computational information required is necessary
to assure that the U.S. shareholder correctly reports any shipping
income of its controlled foreign corporations which is taxable to
that shareholder.
US Code:
26
USC 954 Name of Law: Foreign Base Company Income
US Code: 26
USC 955 Name of Law: Withdrawal of Previously Excluded Subpart
F Income from Qualified Investment
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.