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We’ve heard from taxpayers that preparing and filing tax returns are time consuming and expensive. By answering the survey questions, you can help us find ways to reduce the time and money taxpayers spend filing their federal income tax returns.  \nYour survey will arrive soon. Your participation is voluntary, and I assure you that all information you provide will be used for research purposes only.  \nTo see the official IRS announcement regarding this survey, please visit the following URL on the IRS website: [https://www.irs.gov/statistics/itb18. If you have questions](https://www.irs.gov/statistics/itb18. If you have questions) about the survey, you can call 888-452-0904. To learn more about research on taxpayer burden, go to the IRS website:  \n[https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/d13315.pdf](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/d13315.pdf).  \nThis survey is being conducted by Westat on behalf of the IRS.  \nThank you in advance for your help.  \nSincerely,  \nBenjamin D. 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