The IRC, at 26 U.S.C. 5367, authorizes regulations requiring the keeping of records and the filing of returns related to wine cellar and bottling house operations. Section 5555 of the IRC also generally requires any person liable for tax under chapter 51 of the IRC to keep records, provide statements, and make returns as prescribed by regulation. Under these authorities, the TTB wine regulations in 27 CFR part 24 require wine premises to file periodic operations reports on form TTB F 5120.17. TTB uses this information to ensure collection of the Federal excise tax due on the wine produced, and to ensure wine is produced in accordance with applicable Federal law and regulations. TTB also uses this report to collect raw data on wine premises activity for its monthly generalized statistical report on wine operations, which is made available to the public on TTBâs website.
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.