[nfbwatlk] IRS provides assistance for people with disabilities

[Nightingale, Noel]

From: Olson, Toby (ESD) [mailto:TOlson2 at ESD.WA.GOV]
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From: Brian Ingram [mailto:bingram at ndi-inc.org]
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Subject: FW: IRS provides assistance for people with disabilities

Hello Everyone,

I would like to forward you some information about a resource that could be helpful to your customers with disabilities this tax season. Please feel free to distribute as you feel is appropriate.


Brian Ingram
Technical Assistance Liaison
NDI Technical Assistance Team
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From: Keeling Richard [mailto:richard.keeling at irs.gov]<mailto:[mailto:richard.keeling at irs.gov]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 11:15 AM
To: Keeling Richard
Cc: James Cecilia Y; Ford Gregory T
Subject: IRS provides assistance for people with disabilities

IRS provides assistance for people with disabilities

Individuals who are blind or visually impaired can download hundreds of the most popular federal tax forms and publications from IRS.gov. These products range from accessible PDFs to e-Braille formats and are accessible using screen reading software and refreshable Braille displays. Visit the IRS Accessibility<http://www.irs.gov/accessibility/index.html?portlet=113> page to download these forms and publications. Also, view a video<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4PfzKqpXmg> that highlights IRS products and services available for people with disabilities

Free Tax Return preparation help is also available

People who are unable to complete their tax return because of a disability may get assistance from a local IRS Tax Assistance Center or through a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or Tax Counseling for the Elderly site (VITA or TCE). To find a Tax Assistance Center near you, click on contact IRS, on IRS.gov and then select contact your local IRS office. You can also find a nearby VITA or TCE location by calling 1-800-906-9887 or at http://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep for VITA and www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide<http://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide> for TCE. The IRS sponsors VITA and TCE. Publication 907, Tax Highlights for Persons with Disabilities, explains the tax implications of certain disability benefits and other issues, and is available at IRS.gov.

Please post the attached article on your websites and/or use in other communication vehicles to let your customers know how they can find a FREE tax preparation site near them.

Visit www.www.IRS.gov<http://www.irs.gov/> and enter "accessibility" in the Search box for more information.



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