Under 6722(c)(3)(B) payees may elect that an exception to penalties not apply so that penalties may apply if payors don't provide corrected returns and statements. The collection of information will be this election, a retraction of the election, or specified retention of records of elections or retractions. The collection is necessary for the effective operation of the exception and election framework. Respondents are payees or payors.
PL:
Pub.L. 114 - 113 202
Name of Law: Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act)
US Code:
26 USC 6721
Name of Law: Failure to file correct information returns
US Code:
26 USC 6722
Name of Law: Failure to furnish correct payee statements
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.