This form is available electronically.
OMB No. 0560-0293
OMB Expiration Date: 04/30/2022
(08-12-20)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Commodity Credit Corporation
2. Return completed form to (Name and address
of FSA county office or USDA Service Center):
CERTIFICATION OF INCOME FROM FARMING,
RANCHING AND FORESTRY OPERATIONS
The following statement is made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 USC 552a – as amended). The authority for requesting the information identified on this
form is Sec. 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation Act [15 U.S.C. 714 et seq]. The information will be used to determine eligibility for program benefits. The information
collected on this form may be disclosed to other Federal, State, Local government agencies, tribal agencies, and nongovernment entities that have been authorized access
to the information by statue or regulation and/or as described in applicable Routine Uses identified in the System of Records Notice for USDA/FSA-2, Farm Records File
(Automated).
Public Burden Statement (Paperwork Reduction Act): Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including reviewing
instructions, gathering and maintaining the data needed, completing (providing the information), and reviewing the collection of information. You are not required to respond
to the collection or FSA may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM TO
3. Name and Address of Individual or Legal Entity (Including Zip Code)
(If general partnership or joint venture, complete only for each member)
4. Last (4) Digits - Taxpayer Identification Number
(TIN)
(Social Security Number for Individual; or Employer Identification
Number for Legal Entity
PART A – CERTIFICATION OF FARM INCOME
5. Individuals and Legal Entities exceeding the $900,000 AGI limitation may otherwise qualify for certain program benefits, when the
program authorizes the individual or legal entity to qualify based on following conditions:
• at least 75 percent of the individual’s or legal entity’s average adjusted gross income (AGI) for the 3 taxable years preceding the most
immediately preceding complete taxable year was derived from farming, ranching or forestry operations. For example, if the program year is
2019, then the 3-year period for the calculation will be the taxable years of 2017, 2016 and 2015.
• a
certification from a licensed CPA or an attorney is submitted to the FSA/USDA Service Center identified in Item 2, attesting that at least 75
percent of the individual’s or legal entity’s average AGI for the 3 taxable years preceding the most immediately preceding complete taxable
year was derived from farming, ranching, or forestry operations. The CPA or Attorney may meet this requirement by completing Part C below
or providing a similar statement that is acceptable to FSA.
PART B – CERTIFICATION BY INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY
By signing this form:
- I acknowledge the average AGI for the applicable program year exceeds the $900,000 statutory AGI limitation for the individual or legal
entity identified in Item 3.
I acknowledge that I have read and reviewed all definitions and requirements on Page 2 of this form;
I certify that all information contained in a certification from a CPA or attorney is true and correct, and is consistent with the tax returns
filed with the IRS for myself or the legal entity that is seeking to qualify for program benefits subject to a certification of farm income;
I acknowledge that failure to provide the certification referenced in Part A to FSA will result in being ineligible for the applicable program
benefit;
I certify that I am authorized under applicable state law to sign this certification on behalf of the legal entity identified in Item 3 (for legal
entity only).
7. Title/Relationship of the Individual if Signing in a
Representative Capacity
PART C – CERTIFICATION BY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT / ATTORNEY
- I acknowledge that I have read and reviewed all definitions and requirements on Page 2 of this form;
- I certify the producer identified in Items 3 and 4 has met the minimum requirements specified in Part A for the program year identified in
Item 1.
(CPA/Attorney)
(MM-DD-YYYY)
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA
programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from
a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines
vary by program or incident.
P
ersons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center
at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed
to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and