THE IRS USES THE INFORMATION ON FORMS 6420 AND 6421 TO PREPARE THE OPTIONAL STATE SALES TAX TABLES. THESE TABLES ARE NEEDED BY TAXPAYERS WHO DO NOT KEEP DETAILED SALES TAX RECORDS TO CLAIM THE SALES TAX DEDUCTION. IRS NEEDS THE TABLES TO ANSWER TAXPAYER INQUIRIES ABOUT THE SALES TAX DEDUCTION AND TO EXAMINE TAX RETURNS.
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.