The collection of information in this
proposed regulation is in section 26.2642-6(b)(5). This information
is required by the IRS for qualified severances. This information
will be used to identify the trusts being severed and the new
trusts created upon severance. The collection of information is
required in order to have a qualified severance. The likely
respondents are individuals contributing to trusts that have skip
persons as beneficiaries.
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.