IN THE ABSENCE OF A FORM W-2, W-2C, OR W-2P FROM THE EMPLOYER OR PAYOR FORM 4852 WILL BE USED BY THE TAXPAYER TO ESTIMATE GROSS WAGES, ANNUITIES, PENSIONS, RETIRED PAY OR IRA PAYMENTS RECEIVED AND INCOME OR FICA TAX WITHHELD DURING THE YEAR. IT IS ATTACHED TO THE RETURN FOR PROCESSING AS WOULD A W-2, W-2C OR W-2P.
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.