The Form 8453-EX, Excise Tax
Declaration for an IRS e-file Return, will be used in the
Modernized e-File program. This form is necessary to enable the
electronic filing of Forms 720, 2290, and 8849. The authority to
e-file Form 2290 is Internal Revenue Code section 4481(e), as added
by section 867(c) of P.L. 108-357.
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.