IRC SECTION 6012 REQUIRES THAT AN ANNUAL INCOME TAX RETURN BE FILED FO ESTATES AND TRUSTS. SECTION 6041 REQUIRES A RETURN BE FILED REPORTING PAYMENTS TO RECEIPIENTS. THE DATA IS USED TO DETERMINE THAT THE ESTATES, TRUSTS, AND BENEFICIARIES FILED THE PROPER RETURNS AND PAID THE CORRECT TAX.
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.