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IRS: Spanish Language Form 1040 To Debut Next Year

IRS: Spanish Language Form 1040 To Debut Next Year

In an effort to reach underserved communities and expand tax information to those whose primary language is not English, the IRS has announced that it will be making the individual income tax return Form 1040 available in Spanish for the 2020 filing season. Additionally, those using Form 1040 in either English or Spanish will be able mark a preference for a language other than English should contact by the IRS be necessary.

The debut of the Spanish language form and alternate language options are both indicative of an ongoing effort to improve accessibility of IRS services and information beyond English to those for who speak other languages. Frequently used forms and publications will be translated into multiple languages in the short and long term, and a guide to taxpayers’ rights has been printed in twenty languages. A rules booklet meant to guide taxpayers through filing an individual tax return will be published in seven languages for use next year as well.

The multi-language project is also evidenced on the IRS website, where some tax information is available in 20 languages and the site itself is available in seven languages.

In a news release detailing the program, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig said, "We are continually increasing the information and services available in other languages as well as expanding our interpreter services so that we can interact in a more respectful manner with taxpayers in their most comfortable language. We expect to continue these important efforts as we work to earn the trust and respect of every American."

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Jon Osborn is a tax preparer based in San Dimas, California. His company, Steward Financial Services, offers a broad range of tax preparation, accounting and business consulting for small businesses. He loves to work with clients who are looking for answers to complex tax and business planning issues. He has owned several small businesses and worked with over one hundred small business owners. He helps his individual and business tax clients find the best ways to spend their money in order to minimize IRS tax. Small businesses looking to grow, sell or just increase cash flow are one of Jon's specialties.

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