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The main web site for the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is:
www.irs.gov
To contact the IRS by phone, call:
800-taxform or 800-829-3676
To get tax assistance, call:
800-829-1040
To obtain IRS forms and publications in an accessible format or to learn more about accessibility and the IRS services click on Accessibility from the main page or visit:
https://www.irs.gov/uac/Accessible-IRS-Tax-Products
The accessible versions for a number of IRS publications and forms that might be of particular interest to the elderly or disabled can be found at:
Disability Related Products from the IRS
Those with visual or other disabilities might also want to look at form 907, "Tax Highlights for Persons with Disabilities" which is also on that page.
The IRS also uses various social media outlets to distribute its message including:
Learn about the IRS2Go app for smart phones by going to:
About the IRS2Go app from the IRS site
You can also download the IRS2Go app for an Android or iOS device from either Google Play or the Apple App Store, respectively. You can use the IRS2Go App to get your refund status, make a payment, get free tax preparation assistance and stay connected.
If you are interested in a career at the IRS or seeing what job opportunities they offer go to:
http://jobs.irs.gov