This document contains previously
approved final regulations providing the procedures for requesting
an extension of time to make certain elections under the Internal
Revenue Code. In addition, the regulations provide the standards
that the Commissioner will use in determining whether to grant
taxpayers extensions of time to make certain elections including
changes in accounting method and accounting period.
US Code:
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USC 446 Name of Law: General rule for methods of accounting
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.