IRS Alternative Media Center offers tax info and forms to meet many needs
The IRS wants to ensure all taxpayers have access to vital tax information, which is why information is provided in a variety of formats and languages. The IRS Alternative Media Center offers accessible products to help people who use assistive technology such as screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays, screen magnifying software and voice recognition software.
People can view and download hundreds of tax forms and publications in alternative formats, many of which are available in Spanish, including:
- Text-only
- Braille ready files
- Browser-friendly HTML
- Accessible PDF
- Large print PDF
Where to get accessible tax products
People can download accessible tax forms, instructions and publications from the Accessible Forms and Publications page of IRS.gov. They can also request paper copies, Braille or large print products by calling 800-829-3676.
How to request tax notices in accessible formats
To get IRS tax notices in Braille, large print, audio and electronic formats – including notices about additional taxes or penalties owed – taxpayers can use one of the following options:
- Select the preference on their IRS Individual Online account
- Complete Form 9000, Alternative Media Preference and include it with their tax return or mail it as a standalone form to the IRS
- Call the tax assistance number 800-829-1040, to elect the preferred format
Once the IRS processes the taxpayer’s Form 9000, future notices will arrive in the taxpayer’s preferred format.
To request notices in their preferred language, taxpayers can complete Form 1040 Schedule LEP. The AMC provides all alternative media formats in Spanish and all available languages in large print. And the AMC is working to introduce more IRS resources in accessible formats.
The accessibility helpline can answer questions
The IRS Accessibility Helpline can answer questions related to accessibility services and alternative media formats available to taxpayers with disabilities. For accessibility assistance, taxpayers can call 833-690-0598. The Accessibility Helpline doesn’t have access to taxpayer IRS accounts.
For assistance with tax law, refunds and other account related issues, people can visit the Let Us Help You page of IRS.gov.
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