Form 8821 is used to appoint someone
to receive or inspect certain tax information. Data is used
identify appointees and to ensure that confidential information is
not divulged to unauthorized persons. Form 8821-A is an
authorization signed by a taxpayer for the IRS to disclose returns
and return information to local law enforcement in the event of a
possible identity theft.
US Code:
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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.