FORM 1040-ES IS USED BY INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENTS 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 $300. 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.