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Design Category
Information design, 1985
Design firm
Siegel & Gale
Collection
(1986) Functional Graphics

Description

An entirely new, totally integrated system of tax forms, schedules, worksheets, and institutions for individual taxpayers was designed. The new system simplifies unfamiliar tax terms, provides step-by-step instructions, and improves the visual elements—headings, typeface, format—that guide taxpayers through the form.

Some benefits: reduced errors and more accurate returns; faster completion times; a flexible format, adaptable to changes in regulations; assisting taxpayers by providing tax tips and highlighting new regulations.

Credits
Art director: Ann Breaznell
Designers: Ann Breaznell, John Laughlin, Jean Taylor, Ron Manzke
Typographer: Carder Composition
Writer: Kenneth Morris
Printer: U.S. Gov’t Printing Office
Client: U.S. Internal Revenue Service