Foreign corporations are subject to tax on income that is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business and are required to file form 1120, 1120-F or 1065 reporting taxable income. The respondents will be foreign corporations. The information gathered will be used to determine if the foreign corporation has a U.S. trade or business and is required to file a U.S. Income Tax return.
US Code:
26 USC 861
Name of Law: Income from sources within the United States
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.