[NFB-Talk] IRS Lawsuit

[Kaye Baker]

I suppose I have put forth all of the argument that I have on the subject,
but Mike is right, it did spark quite a discussion. The only other question
I have is What is the end game? Now I know you are saying to yourself, well
duh, the end game is to get products sent out in Braille, isn't that what we
have been talking about? That is not exactly what I mean however. In
general, when the NFB sues a company, they will soon turn up as a sponsor of
a convention, or they become a part of the job fair. What will the IRS be
expected to do in the long run? Will the federal government start coming to
conventions? I'd be mindful of the ramifications if I were the NFB. 

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First,

Please remember that a decision on this was made several years ago and the
IRS has ignored it.

Second, something I forgot to mention concerning Bryan's email, if I read
Chris' release properly the notices in question involved additional taxes,
not an original filing.

Finally, the  NFB does put most everything in electronic form, not just
print. What am I missing? 


Best Regards,


Michael Hingson

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I would like to chime in in agreement.  I have been a member of NFB for a
very long time.  I have received many mailed notices in the past from NFB
and NONE have been in Braille.  Perhaps large print, but I can't vouch for
that since I can't see print.  If we are going to sue people for not sending
out tax notices in Braille or large print, then we need to set the example
with our own members.  Just a thought.

Sherri

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Hi,

I have to agree.
How can someone not know they owe $25,000 in taxes?
Bryan


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Subject: [NFB-Talk] IRS Lawsuit

Hello list:

I don't post here often, but a recent message I read from Chris Danielson
got my attention. The post alleges that the NFB will file suit against the
IRS for not sending Braille notices to blind taxpayers. I have to say, that
in general, I have agreed with most endeavors the NFB has taken on, but I
find this one to be a bit flawed. First, the post states that the agency
should mail Braille/large print notices to blind Taxpayers. How would an
agency that processes over 100 million returns per year keep up with this
information? Some of us do self identify by checking the "blindness" box on
the return, but many do not. Furthermore, there are a number of Taxpayers
who are blind and who do not read Braille. Secondly, I think there should be
a sense of personal responsibility here. I can speak for myself only, but I
feel it is my responsibility to read my own mail. Technology has advanced to
the point that I no longer need a sighted reader, and while I rarely receive
paper letters of importance, I use technology to read them as often as I get
time. We all strive to be first class citizens, and for access to be
afforded to us just as our piers would, but we also have to take ownership
of our own situations.

Please accept this message as it was intended. I do not mean to criticize
any person, but I am simply voicing my opinion. I am sure there will be
those who disagree and that is your right.

Best regards

Kaye Baker

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