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Accessibility Statement

The U.S. Tax Education Portal is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all people, including those with disabilities. We strive to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

Our Commitment

We believe that everyone — regardless of ability, technology, or circumstance — deserves access to clear, accurate information about the U.S. tax system. Accessibility is not an afterthought; it is a core part of our design philosophy.

We are committed to providing:

  • A website that can be used with keyboard-only navigation
  • Compatibility with screen readers and assistive technologies
  • Sufficient color contrast for all text and interactive elements
  • Text alternatives for all non-text content
  • Clear and consistent navigation throughout the site
  • Content that is understandable and written in plain language

Accessibility Features

Navigation

  • Skip to content link: Available at the top of every page for keyboard users
  • Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard (Tab, Enter, Space, Arrow keys)
  • Consistent navigation: The same navigation structure appears on every page
  • Breadcrumbs: Present on all internal pages to help users understand their location

Visual Design

  • Color contrast: All text meets WCAG 2.1 AA minimum contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text)
  • Text resizing: Content remains readable when text is enlarged up to 200%
  • Dark mode: Automatically adapts to your system's dark mode preference
  • No flashing content: No content that flashes more than 3 times per second

Screen Reader Support

  • Semantic HTML5 markup throughout (article, section, nav, main, aside, footer)
  • Descriptive ARIA labels on all interactive elements
  • Meaningful alt text on all images
  • Form labels properly associated with their inputs
  • ARIA roles and landmarks throughout the site

Content

  • Written in plain, accessible language (target: 8th grade reading level)
  • Data tables include proper headers (th elements with scope)
  • Links use descriptive text (not "click here" or "read more")
  • Abbreviations are explained on first use

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge that some areas may not yet meet our goals. We are actively working to address these limitations. If you encounter any accessibility barrier, please let us know.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

This site is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • NVDA (Windows) — screen reader
  • JAWS (Windows) — screen reader
  • VoiceOver (macOS and iOS) — built-in screen reader
  • TalkBack (Android) — built-in screen reader
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking — voice recognition

We recommend using the latest version of your browser for the best experience.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this site. If you experience any accessibility barriers, or if you have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. We will respond within 5–7 business days.

When reporting an accessibility issue, please include:

  • The page URL where the problem occurred
  • A description of the barrier you encountered
  • The assistive technology and browser you were using (if applicable)

Standards and Guidelines

This site aims to conform to:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA — Web Content Accessibility Guidelines published by the W3C
  • Section 508 — U.S. federal accessibility standards
  • ADA — Americans with Disabilities Act digital accessibility best practices