FORM 4952 REFLECTS IRC SECTION 163(D)
AND IS USED BY TAXPAYERS WHO PAID OR ACCRUED INTEREST ON MONEY
BORROWED TO PURCHASE OR CARRY INVESTMENT PROPERTY. THE FARM IS USED
TO COMPUTE THE ALLOWABLE DEDUCTION FOR INTEREST ON INVESTMENT
INDEBTEDNESS, AND THE INFORMATION OBTAINED IS NECESSARY TO VERIFY
THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY DEDUCTED.
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.