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2. "Despite Trump's executive order, the U.S. has no standing law establishing English as the national language. "

Fri Jul 25, 2025, 06:48 AM

Jul 25

........Despite Trump's executive order, the U.S. has no standing law establishing English as the national language.

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/irs-english-tax-filing-trump-b2795612.html

..........“A shared language binds Americans together, transcending different backgrounds to create a common foundation for public discourse, government operations, and civic life, while leaving ample room for the vibrant linguistic diversity that thrives in private and community spheres,” Bondi wrote in the memo.

Despite Trump's executive order, the U.S. has no standing law establishing English as the national language.

Responding to Bondi's memo, the U.S. Treasury Department — which oversees the IRS — wrote in email responses on Sunday that the IRS would have to reevaluate its "commitment to assist non-English speaking taxpayers understand their tax obligations."

The agency currently has a policy in place requiring it to serve "those who lack a full command of the English language." ......................

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IRS considers eliminating ability to file your taxes in language other than English [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 25 OP

Does ANYONE know how to get a HUMAN at the IRS?? Callie1979 Jul 25 #1

"Despite Trump's executive order, the U.S. has no standing law establishing English as the national language. " riversedge Jul 25 #2

Taxes are hard enough in English as it is. The Madcap Jul 25 #3

But more importantly BumRushDaShow Jul 25 #4

I expect payments and refunds to be only in TrumpCoin(r)(tm) usonian Jul 25 #5

Does dipshit know that there are foreigners who work here legitimately? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 25 #6