These regulations clarify certain requirements of sections 1.6035-1, 1.6038-2 and 1.6046-1 of the Income Tax Regulations relating to Form 5471 and affect controlled foreign corporations and their United States shareholders.
US Code:
26 USC 6035
Name of Law: Information Concerning Persons Subject to Special Provisions
US Code:
26 USC 6038
Name of Law: Information reporting with respect to certain foreign corporations and partnerships
US Code:
26 USC 6046
Name of Law: Returns as to organization or reorganization of foreign corporations to acquisitions of their stock
US Code:
26 USC 6103
Name of Law: Confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information
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.