FORM 1040-ES IS USED BY INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE A DECLARATION OF THEIR ESTIMATED TAX FOR THE TAXABLE YEAR IF THEIR GROSS INCOME EXCEEDS THE LIMITS OF SECTION 6015(A) UNLESS THEIR ESTIMATED TAX IS EXPECTED TO BE LESS THAN $200. THE DATA IS USED TO DETERMINE WHETHER TAXPAYERS ARE PAYING THE CORRECT TAX DURING THE YEAR.
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.