IR-2022-58: IRS provides more forms, letters and publications in multilingual and alternative formats: Spanish Braille now available
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Issue Number: IR-2022-58Inside This IssueIRS provides more forms, letters and publications in multilingual and alternative formats: Spanish Braille now available WASHINGTON — In an effort to provide American taxpayers with the service they deserve, the Internal Revenue Service announced today the latest expansion of its multilingual products, Braille, text, audio and large print products are now available in Spanish. The agency’s Alternative Media Center (AMC) is converting IRS Form 1040, its main schedules and six publications in Spanish Braille and large print. This announcement highlights the agency’s commitment to make alternative format documents and multilingual resources available to those who need them. The IRS also has a Languages webpage available in 20 languages to help taxpayers find basic tax information, such as how to check a refund status, pay taxes or file a federal tax return. “It’s critical that the IRS provides information to people in multiple languages and formats to help them meet their tax responsibilities and receive important tax credits,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. “This is another milestone in our ongoing efforts to expand our assistance to more people. I’m extremely proud of our employees’ significant efforts and strong desire to make a huge, positive difference in this area during the last several years, which has been assisted by our partners in the nation’s tax community. We are proud to continue focusing on this area.” Additional IRS multilingual resources
Alternative media resources for blind, sight-impaired individuals Tax forms and publications are available in a variety of formats including:
Latest enhancement to IRS accessibility services Taxpayers who have already received a notice or letter in print format and prefer Braille, large print, audio or text, and do not have an alternative media designation on file at the IRS can choose one of the options below to request their preference.
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