IRC SECTION 6012 AND 6041 REQUIRE THE FIDUCIARY FOR AN ESTATE OR TRUST TO FILE AN ANNUAL INCOME TAX RETURN AND A RETURN FOR PAYMENTS TO THE BENEFICIARY OF THE ESTATE OR TRUST. IRC SECTION 652 AND 662 REQUIRE THAT THE DISTRIBUTION BE INCLUDED IN THE BENEFICIARY'S INCOME. THIS SCHEDULE IS USED BY THE FIDUCIARY TO REPORT THE DISTRIBUTIONS.
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.