This collection of information is
required to inform the IRS of partnerships electing to increase the
basis of inventory to reflect any amount included in a partners
income under section 1363(d). Section 1.1363-2(e)(ii) allows a
partnership to elect to adjust the basis of its inventory to take
account of LIFO recapture. Section 1.1363-2(e)(3) provides guidance
on how to make this election.
US Code:
26
USC 6103 Name of Law: Confidentiality and disclosure of returns
and return information
US Code:
26 USC 1363 (d) Name of Law: Effect of election on
corporation
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.