IRS considers eliminating ability to file your taxes in language other than English
Trump administration is reportedly looking to cut language services at the IRS
- Reports suggest the Trump administration is considering eliminating language services at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
- This potential move follows Donald Trump's executive order declaring English the official language of the United States.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo directing federal agencies, including the Treasury Department, to plan for phasing out “unnecessary multilingual offerings.”
- The IRS currently provides extensive language support, such as translated forms, free phone and in-person translation, and multilingual digital platforms.
- The proposed changes could significantly impede non-English speaking individuals from fulfilling their tax obligations, particularly amidst concerns about IRS cooperation with immigration enforcement.