SECTION 203(B), (F), AND (H) OF THE
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT PROVIDES THAT AN ANNUAL REPORT OF EARNINGS MUST
BE FILED IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER A BENEFICIARY WHO HAD EXCESS
EARNINGS MUST BE FILED IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER A BENEFICIARY
WHO HAD EXCESS EARNINGS RECEIVED THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF BENEFITS FOR
THE CLOSED TAXABLE YEAR. THE INFORMATION IS ALSO USED ON ESTIMATED
EARNINGS TO INITIALLY DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF BENEFITS
PAYABL
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.