In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2021
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2018
400,000
0
400,000
66,667
0
66,667
0
0
0
SSA collects information on Form SSA-1695 to: 1) facilitate direct payment of fees to attorneys and other persons who represent SSA claimants; 2) issue a Form 1099-MISC to representatives whom SSA has paid; and 3) establish a link between claims and other data stored on our appointed representative data base. The respondents are attorneys and other individuals who represent claimants for benefits before SSA.
US Code:
42 USC 406
Name of Law: The Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 1382b
Name of Law: The Social Security Act
US Code:
26 USC 6041
Name of Law: The Internal Revenue Code
US Code:
26 USC 6045(f)
Name of Law: The Internal Revenue Code
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.