The IRS has implemented several new programs designed to enhance the taxpayer experience, including providing better service to multilingual taxpayers. Optima Tax Relief reviews the new multilingual and alternative formats the IRS is providing for forms, letters and publications.
The IRS’s Alternative Media Center (AMC) plans to offer Form 1040, as well as its major schedules and publications, in Spanish, Braille and large print. In addition, the IRS has announced other multilingual resources available including:
- A Languages webpage on the IRS website that stores basic tax information in 20 different languages
- IRS Free File, which is available in seven languages
- Form 1040 Schedule LEP, which is available in English and 20 other languages
- The Taxpayer Bill of Rights, which is available in 20 languages
- Several other forms and publications offered in seven languages
- The Let Us Help You webpage on the IRS website, available in seven languages
Taxpayers who are blind or sight-impaired can also find certain tax forms and publications in several formats including:
- Text-only
- Braille
- Browser-friendly HTML
- Accessible PDF
- Large print
If a taxpayer would like to receive their IRS notices or letters in Braille, large print, audio or electronic formats, they can submit Form 9000, Alternative Media Preferences, with their tax return. They can also mail it to the IRS or request their preferred format via telephone.
