CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES OF TRUSTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO CLAIM A CREDIT OR REFUND OF WINDFALL PROFIT TAX PAID BY A TRUST. IN ORDER TO MAKE SUCH A CLAIM, THE BENEFICIARIES NEED TO RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM THE TRUST. THE PROPOSED REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE TRUST TO PROVIDE ITS BENEFICIARIE WITH A FORM 6248 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, THE STATUTE PROVIDES THAT THE BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO REDUC THE AMOUNT OF OIL ELIGIBLE FOR THE ROYALTY OWNERS EXEMPTION & INCREASE
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.