Understanding tax information in any language is a difficult task, but it could not get any tougher if it is not in your first language. There are a variety of free simple products and services the IRS offers, which make it easy to understand tax terms for in Spanish-speaking taxpayers. These include the following list of ways from the IRS that offer assistance in Spanish for federal taxes needs.

1. Tax Forms and Publications – There are several tax forms and publications available from www.irs.gov/espanol , which you can either view or download directly at any convenient time
2. Free File – This is available at the IRS official website, www.irs.gov with which you can let the brand-name software or online fill-able forms do the extra work for you. There are options to prepare tax return and e-file for everyone and all is free. For those who make $57,000 or less per year, you automatically qualify to use the free tax software on offer via private-public partnership with manufacturers. There is an En Espanol option from www.irs.gov/freefile to review your options
3. TeleTax – This is a toll-free automated telephone service that provides resourceful pre-recorded tax topic messages and refund information. There is a list of more than 125 TeleTax topics available in both English and Spanish, in the instructions for Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ. If at least four weeks have passed since you last filed your return and you perhaps want to check on the status of your federal refund, all you need is a copy of your return. Call 800-829-4477 and respond to the TeleTax automated system prompts available all day and everyday of the week.
4. Everyday resource page – The specially made webpage, www.irs.gov/espanol is accessible all day and everyday to everyone who needs all tax information in Spanish. On this webpage, you will find includes tax-related information, identity theft, disaster relief, and warnings about common tax scams that victimize taxpayers. “Donde esta mi reembolso” is an online tool that enables one to check the status of your tax refund and find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. This is a refundable tax credit for many people who earned less than $49,078, using the Asistente EITC on the IRS secure website.
5. Toll-Free Telephone Assistance – The IRS customer service number is 800-829-1040, and through it, you can speak to Spanish-speaking IRS representatives by dialing the number 8 after reaching the customer service line number.
6. IRS Spanish Newsroom – You can keep yourself up-to-date by pressing “Noticias en Espanol” into the search box of the IRS website, www.irs.gov. This provides you with the most recent announcements, tips, and information on recently implemented tax laws that could affect you.
7. Multilingual Assistance at IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers – Taxpayers have the choice of over 150 languages, including Spanish that offer multilingual services through bilingual employees or an Over-the-Phone Interpreter. For more information on TAC locations, hours, and services, go to www.irs.gov.individuals then click the link for Contact My Local Office in the left tool bar section.
8. Twitter – Follow IRS on twitter handle @IRSenEspanol for the latest information and tax tips in Spanish
9. IRS e-file – With more than 78% – 112million people – of taxpayers using IRS e-file last year, it still proves to be secure, easy, and time-bound. This year, many taxpayers filing out options using e-file will be a prerequisite. Visit www.irs.gov/espanol and select Opciones Electronicas to review your options in Spanish.
10. Multimedia Center – There are a variety of video tax tips and podcasts on available in English and Spanish on several IRS topics. Enter the keywords “Centro Multimediatico” into the search box of the IRS website.