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IRS Accessible Forms and Publications

The Internal Revenue Service offers content in a variety of file formats to accommodate people who use assistive technology such as screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays, and voice recognition software. We have prepared hundreds of tax forms and publications that can be downloaded or viewed online in text-only, Braille ready files, browser-friendly HTML, accessible PDF, and large print.

Our PDF tax forms comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1; however, the IRS does not advise filling out forms on mobile devices.

For more details, visit the Information About the Alternative Media Center page.

Latest enhancements to IRS accessibility services

Beginning January 31, 2022, taxpayers can complete Form 9000, Alternative Media Preference, to choose to receive their - IRS tax notices in Braille, large print, audio or electronic formats. This includes notices about additional taxes or penalties owed. Taxpayers can include the completed form with their tax return, mail it as a standalone form to the IRS or call 800- 829-1040 to elect their preferred format.

In addition, IRS established an Accessibility Helpline to answer questions related to current and future products in alternative media formats (i.e. Braille, large print, audio, etc.) and accessibility services available to taxpayers with print disabilities. Taxpayers who need accessibility assistance can call 833-690-0598. Assistance for multilingual taxpayers is also available on the helpline via the Over-the-Phone Interpreter service. The new helpline does not have access to taxpayers’ IRS accounts. Those needing help with tax law, refunds or other account-related issues, should visit the Let Us Help You page.

To request paper copies, call the following telephone numbers:

For tax forms, instructions or publications in Braille or large print, call the tax form telephone number at 800-829-3676.

For a copy of your tax notice in Braille or large print, call the tax assistance telephone number at 800-829-1040.

Form 843, Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement, is available to claim a refund or abatement of certain overpaid or over-assessed taxes, interest and/or penalties. If you need assistance completing and filing Form 843, you may view the Instructions for Form 843 online or contact the IRS at 800-829-1040. If additional assistance is needed, qualifying taxpayers may contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service at 877-777-4778.

To download accessible files, use the following links:

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Use the Comment on Tax Forms and Publications web form to provide feedback on forms, instructions or publications. Although we cannot respond individually to each comment, we do appreciate your feedback and will consider all comments submitted.

 


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