The information requested in
regulation section 301.6501(c)-1(f) (2) that must be provided on a
gift tax return is necessary to give the IRS a complete and
accurate description of the transfer in order to begin the running
of the statute of limitations on the gift. Prior to the expiration
of the statute of limitations, a gift tax may be assessed and the
value may be adjusted in order to determine the value of prior
taxable gifts for estate and gift tax purposes.
US Code:
26
USC 2001 Name of Law: Estates of Citizens or Residents
US Code: 26
USC 2504 Name of Law: Gift Tax - Determination of Tax
Liability
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.