IRC section 6012 requires that an
annual income tax return be filed for estates and trusts. Data is
used to determine that the estates, trusts, and beneficiaries filed
the proper returns and paid the correct tax. IRC section 59
requires the fiduciary to recompute the distributable net income on
a minimum tax basis.
US Code:
26 USC
59 Name of Law: Other definitions and special rules
US Code: 26
USC 6012 Name of Law: Persons required to make returns of
income
US Code: 26
USC 641 Name of Law: Imposition of tax
US Code: 26
USC 652 Name of Law: Inclusion of amounts in gross income of
beneficiaries of trusts distributing current income only
US Code: 26
USC 6103 Name of Law: Confidentiality and disclosure of returns
and return information
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.