The proposed
rule was published in the Federal Register on December 31 1992, but
the information collections contained in it were not submitt to OMB
for review until March 8, 1993. Accordingly, we have reviewed the
proposed collections as contained in an existing rule under Sectio
1320.14 of the regulations implementing the PRA. OMB approves the
collections, but believes IRS should particularly address the
followin public comments: 1) Section H-1 (f)(3)(i)B, a question
concerning whether reporting points paid by the seller on behalf of
the borrower will lead to erroneous deductions by borrowers, 2)
Section 1.6050H-1 ( (3)(ii) Example (1), the request that the word,
"however," be removed from the language describing what the lender
of record must report (3r line from the end of the example), and 3)
(no rule section) a suggesti for inclusion of instructions
concerning whether points paid on land contracts are reportable on
Form 1098.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1994
05/31/1994
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TO ENCOURAGE COMPLIANCE WITH THE TAX
LAWS RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION, THE PROPOSED
REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE REPORTING ON FORM 1098 OF POINTS PAID ON
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGES. ONLY BUSINESSES TH RECEIVE MORTGAGE INTEREST
IN THE COURSE OF A TRADE OR BUSINESS ARE AFFECTED BY THIS REPORTING
REQUIREMENT.
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.