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Category: Taxes

Welcome to our Taxes category, where we provide valuable resources to help you navigate the often daunting world of taxes with ease and confidence. Whether you’re seeking screen reader accessible tax software or looking for tips to protect yourself from scams, you’ll find the tools and information you need right here. Our goal is to take the stress and confusion out of tax season, turning it into a manageable and straightforward part of your annual routine.

Missed the Tax Deadline? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you missed the April 15 tax filing deadline, don’t panic—but don’t wait either. The IRS encourages taxpayers who haven’t yet filed to submit their return as soon as possible to avoid or reduce penalties and interest, especially if they owe money.

04/18/2025
A Change In How Some Will Receive Their Federal Benefits

New executive order mandates all federal benefits, including Social Security and tax refunds, be distributed electronically starting September 30, 2025.

04/16/2025
Options for free filing and tax help

Taxpayers looking for help with their taxes have several options for free filing and return preparation.

04/11/2025
How to file when taxpayers have incorrect or missing documents

Taxpayers should make sure they have all their documents before filing a federal tax return. Those who haven’t received a W-2 or Form 1099 should contact the employer, payer or issuing agency and request the missing or corrected documents.

03/26/2025
IRS: Direct File provides free federal return filing for eligible taxpayers in 25 states

Taxpayers can file their taxes quickly, easily and for free directly with the IRS using IRS Direct File. The web-based service, available in English and Spanish, offers guided help for preparing and filing a federal tax return from a smartphone, tablet or computer in 25 states. Direct File is easy to use and helps eligible…

02/11/2025
Why I’m in Washington, D.C. This Week—And Why You Should Take Action Too

Blind Americans deserve equal access, financial independence, and fair employment. This week, I’m in Washington, D.C., advocating for critical legislative changes—but you don’t have to be here to make a difference. Learn how you can take action from home and support the National Federation of the Blind and the American Council of the Blind in…

02/03/2025
IRS Tax Tip: Essential tax tips for marriage status changes

Here are a few things taxpayers should do if their marital status changed in 2024.

01/08/2025
Social Security Matters: ABLE Act – 10 Years of Progress for People With Disabilities

On December 19, 2024, we mark the tenth anniversary of the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which allows eligible people with disabilities to open a savings and investment account. ABLE investment growth is not taxable and is not countable income if the funds are used to pay for qualified disability expenses…

12/19/2024
IRS Tax Tip: Highlights from National Tax Security Awareness Week

The IRS and its Security Summit partners recently held the ninth annual National Tax Security Awareness Week, an annual event that emphasizes the importance of protecting sensitive financial information from identity theft and tax scams, especially as the holidays and the 2025 tax season approach. The Security Summit is a coalition of IRS, state tax agencies, tax…

12/17/2024
Don’t Get Fooled: How to Outsmart Financial Scams and Fraud

This post was written in partnership with the Safety Positive Foundation, a nonprofit organization promoting personal safety in the blind community. Imagine this: you receive an email that looks exactly like it’s from your bank. The logo, the language, even the sender’s address seem legitimate. It says your account is locked, and you need to…

12/09/2024