It’s tax time and we’re sharing this with you again this year…<\/p>\n
Contributed by Joel Zimba, Technology Outreach Coordinator, MDTAP<\/em><\/p>\n While both death and taxes may be the only certainties in life, the latter\u00a0 has left something to be desired when it comes to accessibility.\u00a0 You\u2019ll be relieved to know that now, you too can make good on your civic obligation independently.<\/p>\n The IRS makes all of their publications accessible, in both electronic formats and available in Braille hardcopy.\u00a0 Their instructional videos also include sign language.\u00a0 Perhaps most importantly, all of the tax forms are accessible and fillable PDF documents, which means they can be completed and printed. For information about accessibility and general information about tax filers with disabilities, check out:\u00a0 www.irs.gov\/accessibility<\/a><\/p>\n The IRS Website itself may be one of the most accessible federal websites I\u2019ve ever used, which is quite an accomplishment considering how much of their content changes yearly.\u00a0 Even the electronic filing processes appear to be completely accessible, though I have not completed them with actual information.\u00a0 Rather, I use another highly accessible method of completing my taxes.\u00a0 Turbo Tax has a highly accessible online \u00a0means of \u00a0tax filing.\u00a0 I\u2019ve used it for over six years now.\u00a0 Several years ago, I had one problem with a process involving identifying characters in an image.\u00a0 This has since been rectified.\u00a0 Check it out at: www.turbotax.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you prefer a lower tech means of finding help, call the IRS main help line at:<\/p>\n Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040<\/strong>
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