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Form 9000: Alternative Media Preference
IRS Form 9000 is for electing alternative media preferences and is used by taxpayers with print disabilities. The form allows the taxpayer to choose how they receive written IRS communications.
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IRS Form 9000 - Alternative Media Preference
IRS Form 9000 is for electing alternative media preferences and is used by taxpayers with print disabilities. The form allows the taxpayer to choose how they receive written IRS communications.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Check only one box under Line 1; checking multiple boxes will prevent processing of Form 9000.
- 2Checking more than one box under Line 1 for communication preference.
- 3Failing to complete the Address section if filing Form 9000 by itself.
- 4Not matching the Name exactly as it appears on your tax return when including it.
- 5Using an SSN that does not match the one listed on your income tax return.
Plain English
This form tells the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) how you prefer to get your official mail. Taxpayers who have trouble reading standard print can use Form 9000 to request a different format, like large print or braille. Once processed, this election applies to written communications sent by the IRS.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-02-06 22:10:28
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when a taxpayer with print disabilities wishes to elect an accessible format for written communications from the IRS.
- Do not use this form when filing it without accompanying other documents, unless you are choosing to file it by itself.
- Check Form 8822 instead when your current address is different from the address on your last income tax return.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Filing with a Tax Return
Enter name exactly as it appears on your tax return.
✓ Do not use the form to update mailing address alone; use Form 8822 for that.
Not filing with a Tax Return
Complete the section only if filing by itself and not with a tax return.
✓ Must sign and date this section if filing alone, or it may not be processed correctly.
Requesting Penalty Abatement
If you believe penalties resulted from the wrong media being sent, use Form 843 in conjunction with Form 9000.
✓ Ensure you reference the desired alternative media election on Form 9000 when claiming abatement.
Deadline or filing window
The form does not list a specific filing deadline, but the election applies to written communications that would otherwise be sent in standard print format once it is processed. If you are filing with a return like Form 1040, you send it with that return.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Accessible Format Selection
Check box for desired format (e.g., 01 Large Print) · Page 1
Taxpayer Name
Enter name exactly as it appears on your tax return (if filing with a return) · Page 1
Address Information
Complete current address fields or foreign address sections as needed · Page 1
Election Change Method
File a new Form 9000 or call 800-829-1040 · Page 3
Abatement Request
Use Form 843 (Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement) · Page 4
Before you submit
- 1Select only one accessible format box on Page 1.
- 2Fill in the Name of taxpayer electing to receive written communications correctly.
- 3Complete the Current address (number and street) accurately on Page 1.
- 4Sign and date the section if filing Form 9000 by itself, not with a tax return.
- 5Ensure all foreign address fields are completed without abbreviation if applicable.
- 6If including with a tax return, verify your name matches exactly as it appears on that return.
- 7Confirm you have selected the desired format (e.g., Standard Print vs. Braille).
How to file this form
- 1Complete the Name and Social security number fields on Page 1.
- 2Fill in your current address details on Page 1, completing foreign sections if necessary.
- 3Check only one box under Section 1 to elect the desired accessible format (e.g., 02 Braille).
- 4Sign and date the section on Page 4 ONLY if you are filing Form 9000 by itself.
- 5Attach Form 9000 to your income tax return (Form 1040, etc.) and mail it with that return, OR mail Form 9000 directly to Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service in Kansas City, MO 64999-0002.
- 6If e-filing a tax return, ensure you do not file the paper version of Form 9000.
Known limitations
- 1The election applies to written communications that would otherwise be sent in standard print format after Form 9000 is processed.
- 2If a taxpayer checks more than one box on the IRS Form 9000, the form will not be processed.
- 3A taxpayer is not required to request communication in an alternative format, but if they do make such a request, they are required to provide the information requested on the IRS Form 9000.
- 4Failure to provide the name and social security number on the IRS Form 9000 may prevent processing of the request.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition of IRS Form 9000 is November 2021; users should visit www.irs.gov/Form9000 for the latest information.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm revision date reads 11/2021.
- Fee — Not stated in the official source.
- Mailing address — Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, Kansas City, MO 64999-0002 (for filing by itself).
- Signature — Complete this section only if filing Form 9000 by itself and not with a tax return.
Quick Facts
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After you file
- 1Retain a copy of the completed IRS Form 9000.
- 2The election made on the IRS Form 9000 applies to written communications about an individual taxpayer's income tax account, as well as other notices and correspondence between taxpayers and the IRS.
- 3Generally, any attachments enclosed with the written communication will also be provided in the alternative media selected on the IRS Form 9000.
- 4The election can be changed by filing a new IRS Form 9000 or by calling 800-829-1040.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — The official title is Form 9000 (November 2021) Alternative Media Preference.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — Taxpayers must check only one box on the IRS Form 9000 to elect an accessible format.
- SRCInstructions p.3 — Purpose of Form: Taxpayers with print disabilities use Form 9000 to elect written communications from the IRS in an accessible format.
- SRCInstructions p.3 — The election affects how the IRS provides written communications, which includes formal letters and notices sent to individual taxpayers about their income tax account.
- SRCInstructions p.4 — If filing with a return, enter the name exactly as it appears on your tax return (Specific Instructions).
- SRCInstructions p.3 — To order a large print or braille version of Form 9000, call 800-829-3676.
- SRCInstructions p.4 — The IRS requires the Name and Social Security Number on the IRS Form 9000 to secure proper identification.
Common confusion points
Do I need to fill out the entire address section if I am mailing the IRS Form 9000 alone?
The instructions state: 'Fill in Your Address Only if You Are Filing This Form by Itself and Not With Your Tax Return.'
→ Check this qualifier before filling out your address.
What happens if I already requested an alternative format but need a *specific* document in a different format?
Call 800-829-1040.
→ Do not assume the existing election covers every single piece of correspondence.
If I e-file my tax return, do I still have to mail in the IRS Form 9000?
No, if you e-file your tax return, you don't need to file the paper version of this form.
→ Verify that your filing method is electronic before skipping the mailing.
If I file the IRS Form 9000 with my tax return (like Form 1040), what name should I use?
Enter the name exactly as it appears on your tax return.
→ Cross-reference the name field against your primary tax document.
What is the difference between the address for mailing alone versus filing with a return?
The instructions specify filling in the address only if filing by itself, but the general address fields are provided regardless of whether it accompanies a return.
→ Check the 'Fill in Your Address Only if...' instruction on Form 9000.
If I change my election later, do I have to mail a new IRS Form 9000?
You may change your election by filing a new IRS Form 9000 or calling 800-829-1040.
→ Either method of submission is acceptable for changing the preference.
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- If a taxpayer needs to change their election, they file a new IRS Form 9000.
Questions about IRS Form 9000
What is IRS Form 9000 used for?
This form tells the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) how you prefer to get your official mail. Taxpayers who have trouble reading standard print can use Form 9000 to request a different format, like large print or braille. Once processed, this election applies to written communications sent by the IRS.
Who must file IRS Form 9000?
Taxpayers with print disabilities must file Form 9000 to elect to receive written communications from the IRS in an accessible format.
What information does IRS Form 9000 require?
The form collects information such as the taxpayer's name and Social Security number, and specifies the desired format under Line 1. If filing by itself, the Address section captures your full mailing details.
Where do I file IRS Form 9000?
If you file Form 9000 by itself and not with a tax return, mail it to: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, Kansas City, MO 64999-0002. If e-filing your return, no paper filing is needed.
How do I complete IRS Form 9000?
The taxpayer must first check only one box under Line 1 to select the desired format (e.g., Large Print). If mailing separately, complete the Address section and sign the form in the Signature section. If including it with a return, ensure the name matches exactly what appears on your tax return.
What happens if IRS Form 9000 is filed incorrectly?
Failure to provide required information on Form 9000 may prevent the processing of the request.
Do I need to fill out the entire address section if I am mailing the IRS Form 9000 alone?
The instructions state: 'Fill in Your Address Only if You Are Filing This Form by Itself and Not With Your Tax Return.' Check this qualifier before filling out your address.
What happens if I already requested an alternative format but need a *specific* document in a different format?
Call 800-829-1040. Do not assume the existing election covers every single piece of correspondence.
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