Form 4422 is completed by either an executor, administrator, or other interested party for requesting release of any/all property of an estate from the Estate Tax Lien. It is used when property is being sold (for example a residence) and the title company needs a release of the estate tax lien to issue a title policy and close the sale of the property. The information is used to make a determination of the Government's lien interest in property.
US Code:
26 USC 6325(c)
Name of Law: Release of lien or discharge of property
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.