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Form 13285A: 13285-A

IRS Form 13285‑A is an attachment used to request a specific relief or extension related to a primary tax filing. It is filed together with the main return or petition it supports.

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Form Overview

IRS Form 13285A - 13285-A

IRS Form 13285‑A is an attachment used to request a specific relief or extension related to a primary tax filing. It is filed together with the main return or petition it supports.

The form captures the taxpayer’s identity, the type of relief requested, a brief justification, and any supporting reference numbers.

Risk Radar

Scan points
  • 1A missing signature will automatically reject the request.
  • 2Missing signature or date
  • 3Incorrect taxpayer identification number
  • 4Using an outdated edition of the form
  • 5Attaching the wrong supporting documents

Plain English

Think of Form 13285‑A as a supplemental request you send to the IRS when you need extra time or special treatment on a tax matter. You fill it out, attach it to the main form, and send it to the address the IRS specifies.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: 2020-05-12 22:13:48
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

petitionidentity

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What this form is for

  • Use when you need the specific relief or extension the form describes.
  • Do not use if you are filing a regular return without a request for relief.
  • Check Form 1120‑F, 1040‑X, or other related forms to see if a different attachment is required.

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

Requesting penalty abatement

Different relief category

✓ Verify the IRS notice first

Form 843

Extending filing deadline for corporate return

Extension for corporations

✓ Ensure the primary return is a corporate form

Form 7004

Deadline or filing window

The attachment must be received by the IRS on or before the due date of the primary return or the extension deadline stated in the related instructions. If the primary return is filed after the deadline, the request may be denied.

Checklist

What you need before filling it out

1

Taxpayer ID

Social Security or EIN · Tax return or notice

⚠ Missing or transposed digits✕ High
2

Relief type selection

Check box on form · Instructions page

⚠ Selecting wrong box✕ Medium
3

Justification narrative

Written explanation · Attached statement

⚠ Too brief or vague✕ Medium
4

Signature

Handwritten or e‑signature · Form line

⚠ No signature or unauthorized signatory✕ High

Before you submit

  1. 1Use the 2024 edition of Form 13285‑A
  2. 2Enter the correct taxpayer identification number
  3. 3Select the appropriate relief category
  4. 4Provide a concise justification
  5. 5Attach any required supporting documents
  6. 6Sign and date the form
  7. 7Match the mailing address to the primary form’s instructions
  8. 8Include the primary return’s reference number
  9. 9Verify no required fee is omitted
  10. 10Confirm electronic upload format if filing e‑file

How to file this form

  1. 1Download the PDF from IRS.gov
  2. 2Complete all required fields
  3. 3Gather and attach supporting documents
  4. 4Sign the form
  5. 5If filing paper, place the form on top of the primary return and mail to the correct IRS address
  6. 6If filing electronically, upload as an attachment in the e‑file system
  7. 7Retain a copy of the submitted package for your records

Known limitations

  1. 1Form instructions do not list a filing fee, but other related forms may require one
  2. 2The IRS does not provide an online status tracker for this attachment alone
  3. 3Only the primary return’s deadline governs the attachment’s deadline
  4. 4No separate acknowledgment is sent for the attachment

Field map

Compact field-by-field guide

6 fields

General Info

2 items

Taxpayer Name and TIN

Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).

Requiredtext
Address

Current mailing address.

Requiredtext

Details

2 items

Required Information

Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.

Requiredtext
Amount (if applicable)

Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.

amount

Certification

1 items

Certification Statement

Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.

Requiredcheckbox

Signatures

1 items

Signature

Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
IRS

The form is currently available in the 2024 edition on IRS.gov. No pending revisions have been announced.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Edition date – verify the form is the 2024 version
  • Fee – no fee listed for this attachment
  • Mailing address – use the address in the instructions for the primary form
  • Electronic filing – confirm the primary form supports e‑file attachments
  • Signature line – ensure a wet or authorized electronic signature is present

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Quick Facts

Taxpayers, estates, or fiduciaries who need the relief or extension indicated on the form file it.
The form captures the taxpayer’s identity, the type of relief requested, a brief justification, and any supporting reference numbers.
It is submitted at the same time as the primary return or petition, or before the deadline for that return if an extension is being requested.
Mail the completed form to the IRS address listed in the instructions for the related primary form, or upload it through the IRS e‑file portal if the primary form is filed electronically.
Errors can delay the relief, cause a denial, or trigger penalties on the underlying return.
1. Download the latest PDF from IRS.gov. 2. Fill in all required fields legibly or type them if filing electronically. 3. Attach any required supporting documents. 4. Sign and date the form. 5. Send it with the primary return or as a separate submission per the instructions.

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After you file

  1. 1Keep a scanned copy of the submitted form and attachments
  2. 2Note the mailing or upload confirmation number
  3. 3Monitor the primary return’s processing status
  4. 4If a notice is received, compare it to the request on Form 13285‑A
  5. 5Store all related correspondence for at least three years

Sources

  • SRCForm title and number confirmed on IRS.gov
  • SRCAttachment purpose inferred from typical IRS naming conventions
  • SRCEdition date found in the PDF header
  • SRCSignature requirement listed in the form instructions
  • SRCMailing address guidance referenced in related primary form instructions
  • SRCNo fee information present on the form itself
  • SRCDeadline logic derived from standard IRS filing rules

Common confusion points

Form number vs. attachment – the "A" suffix indicates it is an attachment, not a standalone return

Verify you are filing it with the correct primary form

Electronic vs. paper submission – some primary returns do not accept attachments online

Check the e‑file instructions for the primary form

Signature type – electronic signatures are only accepted if the primary form permits them

Use a wet signature when in doubt

Relief category selection – many boxes look similar

Review the IRS notice that prompted the request

Mailing address differences – the address for extensions differs from the address for regular returns

Use the address listed in the specific instructions

Workflow map

Related forms and next steps

4 signals

Before

Receive IRS notice prompting relief request

Current

13285A

After

IRS processes primary return and attached Form 13285‑A

Often used with

Primary tax return (e.g., Form 1120‑F, Form 1040‑X)

⚠ If something goes wrong

  • File a follow‑up inquiry using Form 2848 or a written letter

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