FORM 1042 REFLECTS IRC SECTION 1461
AND REGULATIONS SECTION 1.146-2(B). IT IS SIMILAR TO FORM W-3, AND
IS USED BY WITHHOLDING AGENTS TO REPORT TAX WITHHELD AT SOURCE ON
CERTAIN INCOME PAID TO NONRESIDENT ALIEN INDIVIDUALS, FOREIGN
PARTNERSHIPS, OR CORPORATIONS NOT ENGAGED IN TRADE OR BUSINESS IN
THE U.S. THE INFORMATION COLLECTED IS USED TO RECONCILE AND TOTAL
THE FORMS 0142S AND 1000.
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.