The collection of information is needed to simplify administra- tion for examiners of a binding annual election provided by the Regulations. The information will be used by taxpayers to determine the amount of excess interest expense allocable to effectively connected income under an elective allocation method in 1.882.5. The respondents are only regulated foreign banking corporations that elect to use the adjusted U.S. booked liability method for allocating interest expense to effectively connected income.
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.