OMB #1545-2212 The Individual Taxpayer Burden Survey is an important project that can benefit you and millions of other taxpayers. We hear from taxpayers that preparing and filing tax returns are time consuming and expensive. We are conducting a survey of randomly selected taxpayers to learn more about those costs. Your answers will help us update estimates of the amount of time and money people spend preparing their tax returns each year. We also use this information to learn how to reduce taxpayer burden. All information provided will be used for research purposes only and participation is voluntary. Only those taxpayers who are randomly selected may participate in the study. Data is being collected throughout the year, so you may still be selected even if you have not yet received an invitation. We estimate that it will take 15 to 20 minutes to complete the survey. If you received an invitation letter: Take the survey