IRC SECTION 6661 IMPOSES A PENALTY ON
TAXPAYERS FOR THE SUBSTANTIAL UNDERSTATEMENT OF INCOME TAX
LIABILITY. THE PENALTY MAY BE REDUCED IF THE TAXPAYER ADEQUATELY
DISCLOSES THE RELEVANT FACTS AFFECTING THE TAX TREATMENT OF ANY
ITEM ON HIS/HER RETURN, PROVIDED THE ITEMS ARE NOT FROM A TAX
SHELTER.
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.