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 page to download these forms and publications. Also, view a video that highlights IRS products and services available for people with disabilities.

Tax Return preparation help is also available         

People who are unable to complete their tax return because of a physical 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. 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.

Visit www.www.IRS.gov and enter “accessibility” in the Search box for more information.  

MyFreeTaxes.com - Website of the Week →

National Disability Institute’s Real Economic Impact Tour is proud to be a part of Walmart’s MyFreeTaxes collective, along with OneEconomy and United Way Worldwide. The MyFreeTaxes initiative was created to bring free tax prep to low-income taxpayers as well as education about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), along with WIC and SNAP eligibility.

If you earned less than $57,000 in 2011, you have 3 ways to file with MyFreeTaxes: 

• Online at www.MyFreeTaxes.com (in English and Spanish);
• At one of 100 United Way led, community-based tax preparation efforts at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites; or
• At a mobile MyFreeTaxes van event.

If you or someone you know could benefit from free state and federal tax prep (online or in person) visit MyFreeTaxes.com and pass on this info today!

Keep Tabs on Your Tax Return - Today’s MoneyMonday’s Tip

Check the status of your tax refund by going to www.irs.gov and seaching “Where’s my Refund?”

Whether you’re eager to add to your savings or waiting to get some repair work done, it can seem like FOREVER when you’re waiting to get your tax refund. Want to know when you’ll get your money? Go to the Where’s My Refund? online tool to check on the status of your refund.

You’ll need to provide the following information from your tax return:

• Your Social Security Number (or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)
• Your Filing Status
• The exact whole dollar amount of your refund

Remember, if you e-filed, it takes about 3 days for your info to be available and about 3 to 4 weeks if you mailed a paper return.