SEC. 19. INTERNAL REVENUE

INFORMATION SYSTEMS BULLETIN BOARD AND THE INTERNET

.01 Copies of tax forms and some publications may be downloaded as print files from the Internet or from the Internal Revenue Information Systems (IRIS) Bulletin Board. Forms can be downloaded in several file formats. Those choosing to use the portable document file format (.pdf files) for viewing in Microsoft Windows or on a Macintosh can also download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

.02 Access the Internet via one of the following: World Wide Web - http:// www.irs.ustreas.gov, FTP = ftp.irs. ustreas.gov, or Telnet - iris.irs.ustreas. gov. This service is free but time on the Internet is subject to the fees charged by your Internet provider.

.03 IRIS can be reached via FedWorld, an aggregation of federal BBS maintained by the Department of Commerce. IRIS can be reached directly by modem at (703) 321–8020; FedWorld’s main number is (703) 321–3339. These are toll calls.