National Small Business Week: Tax Tools Blind Entrepreneurs Should Know About in 2026

For many blind and low vision individuals, entrepreneurship provides an opportunity to build financial independence, create flexible work opportunities, and overcome barriers that sometimes exist in traditional employment.

But running a business also comes with additional tax responsibilities.

During National Small Business Week 2026, the IRS highlighted several tools and resources designed to help small business owners manage taxes more efficiently and securely.

Business Tax Account

The IRS Business Tax Account (BTA) is a centralized online platform where eligible business owners can:

• View tax balances
• Make payments
• Access payment history
• Download select IRS notices
• View transcripts
• Request tax compliance checks
• Verify business information on file with the IRS

The platform now supports more types of organizations, including:

• Sole proprietorships
• Partnerships
• S corporations
• C corporations
• Tax-exempt organizations

This can be especially useful for blind entrepreneurs who rely on accessible digital tools to manage business operations independently.

Information Returns Intake System (IRIS)

The IRS Information Returns Intake System, also known as IRIS, allows taxpayers to electronically file information returns for tax years 2022 and later.

Business owners can also:

• File corrections
• Request automatic extensions

Electronic filing can simplify recordkeeping and reduce paperwork.

Digital and Mobile Friendly Forms

The IRS continues expanding access to forms that can be completed from:

• Computers
• Smartphones
• Tablets

For forms requiring signatures, taxpayers may need an IRS Individual Online Account.

These digital tools can help improve accessibility and convenience for entrepreneurs managing business responsibilities on the go.

IRS Secure Messaging

IRS Secure Messaging allows taxpayers and authorized representatives to communicate directly with IRS representatives online.

This system allows users to:

• Submit documentation securely
• Reduce mailing delays
• Avoid unnecessary phone calls
• Receive secure messages from the IRS

Why This Matters

Small business ownership can create meaningful opportunities for blind and low vision individuals, especially in fields where traditional employment barriers still exist.

However, managing taxes and compliance responsibilities is an important part of running a successful business.

Accessible digital tools can help entrepreneurs stay organized, reduce stress, and manage responsibilities more independently.

Penny Forward’s Bottom Line

Entrepreneurship can be a powerful path toward financial empowerment.

Understanding available IRS tools and staying organized with tax responsibilities can help blind business owners spend less time worrying about paperwork and more time growing their businesses.