The collection of information related
to the IRS's assessment of whether a cost sharing arrangement is
valid, and whether each participant's share of costs is
proportionate to the participants share of benefits, and whether
arm's length compensation has been paid to those participants
providing external contributions such that an appropriate return is
provided to those participants for putting their funds at risk to a
greater extent than the other participants.
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.