Form 8811 is used to collect name,
address, and phone number of a representative of a REMIC who can
provide brokers with the correct income amounts that the broker's
clients must report on their income tax returns. The form allows
the IRS to provide the REMIC industry the information necessary to
issue correct information returns to investors.
US Code:
26
USC 6049 Name of Law: Returns regarding payments of
interest
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.