Tracking number and contact details
A Tracking Number box for official use only, then the originator's name, address, phone and email, each marked Optional, and the date (mmddyyyy).
13285-A
Reducing Tax Burden on American Taxpayers
- Agency
- IRS
- Revision
- Rev. January 2012
- Fillable fields
- 29
- Pages
- 2
- Official source
- IRS form page
- Checked
- October 21, 2026
Form 13285-A: Reducing Tax Burden on America's Taxpayers
Form 13285-A, Reducing Tax Burden on America's Taxpayers, is a referral form for use by the public. The form says the IRS needs the taxpaying public's help in identifying meaningful taxpayer burden reduction opportunities that impact a large number of taxpayers, and that the form is used to refer ideas for reducing taxpayer burden for consideration and possible implementation.
It asks four questions: who is making the referral, what problem or issue causes taxpayer burden, what kind of taxpayers or businesses it affects, and what solution is proposed. The name, address, phone and email fields are marked optional. The form says to submit it by email to [email protected] or by mail to the IRS address printed on it.
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What's on Form 13285-A
Question 1: Are you?
Boxes for Individual, Business Owner, Tax Professional and Other (please specify).
Question 2: The problem
What is the problem/issue causing taxpayer burden? The form asks to be as specific as possible.
Question 3: Who it affects
Boxes for Individuals, All Businesses, Particular Business Industry(s), Particular Business Entity(s) and Other, with a description of those affected.
Question 4: Proposed solution
Boxes for Simplify forms/publications, Change regulations or rulings, Change the tax law, Streamline policies or procedures and Other, with a detailed description.
Page 2: privacy and paperwork notices
The Privacy Act Statement and the Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, which says this is a voluntary form with an estimated completion time of 15 minutes.
How to fill out Form 13285-A
- 1
Add contact details if you choose
Name, address, phone and email are optional. Enter the date as mmddyyyy. Leave the Tracking Number box blank; it is for official use only.
- 2
Answer question 1
Check Individual, Business Owner, Tax Professional or Other, and specify if you check Other.
- 3
Describe the problem
In question 2, describe the problem or issue causing taxpayer burden as specifically as possible. The form says to attach additional sheets if needed.
- 4
Say who it affects
In question 3, check the block that applies and describe the nature of those affected, such as an industry or entity type.
- 5
Propose a solution
In question 4, check the box for the kind of remedy and give a detailed description of it below.
- 6
Send it
Email it to [email protected] or mail it to the Lanham, MD address printed on the form.
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Where to send it and what to expect
By email
The form says to submit the completed form via email to [email protected].
By mail
Internal Revenue Service, ATTN: TP Burden Reduction SE:S:TBR, 5000 Ellin Road C2-470, Lanham, MD 20706-1336.
Voluntary
The form says this is a voluntary form, but the IRS may not be able to consider the suggestion without sufficient information.
Time estimate
The form says the estimated completion time is 15 minutes.
Not the comments address
The Washington, DC address on page 2 is for suggestions about the form itself. The form says DO NOT send this form to this address.
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Who fills out Form 13285-A?
The form is a referral form for use by the public. Question 1 asks what kind of person is making the referral. The completed form goes to the IRS.
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Questions about Form 13285-A
Where do I send Form 13285-A?
The form says to email it to [email protected] or mail it to Internal Revenue Service, ATTN: TP Burden Reduction SE:S:TBR, 5000 Ellin Road C2-470, Lanham, MD 20706-1336.
Do I have to give my name?
The name, address, phone and email fields are marked Optional. The privacy statement says not providing contact information may delay or impede the review if there is not enough information to analyze the issue.
What kinds of solutions can Form 13285-A propose?
Question 4 has boxes for simplifying forms or publications, changing regulations or rulings, changing the tax law, streamlining policies or procedures, and other.
Is Form 13285-A required?
No. The Paperwork Reduction Act Notice says this is a voluntary form.
How long does it take to complete?
The form says the estimated completion time is 15 minutes.
What is the Tracking Number box?
It is marked Official Use Only.