ALL PERSONS WHO ARE CLAIMING A DEDUCTION, LOSS, CREDIT, OR OTHER TAX BENEFIT, OR REPORTING ANY INCOME ON THEIR RETURNS FROM A TAX SHELTER REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED (UNDER IRC 6111) MUST REPORT THE TAX SHELTER REGISTRATION NUMBER ON THAT RETURN. FORM 8271 IS USED FOR THIS. WE USE THE INFORMATION TO ASSOCIATE CLAIMED BENEFITS WITH THE TAX SHELTER AND TO DETERMINE IF ANY COMPLIANCE ACTIONS ARE NEEDED.
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.