Accessibility Statement
TaxScout is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities.
Our Commitment
TaxScout is dedicated to providing a website and application that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our platform and strive to adhere to the available standards and guidelines.
We believe that everyone should be able to access institutional-grade tax optimization tools, and we are continually improving the user experience for everyone through rigorous accessibility testing and inclusive design principles.
Conformance Status
WCAG 2.1 Level AA Compliance
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. TaxScout aims to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. We are actively working toward full conformance across all features.
Accessibility Features
Keyboard Navigation
SupportedFull keyboard support for all interactive elements. Navigate using Tab, Arrow keys, Enter, and Escape.
Screen Reader Compatible
SupportedOptimized for NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack with proper ARIA labels and semantic HTML.
Color Contrast
SupportedAll text meets WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
Text Resizing
SupportedContent remains readable and functional when text size is increased up to 200%.
Responsive Design
SupportedFully responsive layouts that work across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Focus Indicators
SupportedClear visual indicators show which element has keyboard focus at all times.
Known Limitations
While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge some areas where we are still improving:
Complex Financial Charts
Some interactive financial visualizations may have limited screen reader support. We provide alternative text summaries for all chart data.
Workaround: Contact us for accessible data exports in CSV format.
PDF Reports
Generated PDF reports are being improved for screen reader compatibility.
Workaround: Request accessible HTML versions of reports via our support team.
Technical Specifications
TaxScout relies on the following technologies to work with your web browser:
- HTML5 with semantic markup
- WAI-ARIA for enhanced accessibility
- CSS3 for visual presentation
- JavaScript for enhanced functionality
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used. Content should be accessible with JavaScript disabled, though some features may have reduced functionality.
Feedback & Support
We Welcome Your Feedback
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of TaxScout. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
When reporting an issue, please include: The page where you encountered the issue, the assistive technology you're using (including version), and a description of the problem. This helps us respond more effectively.
Assessment & Testing
TaxScout's accessibility has been evaluated using a combination of:
- Automated testing tools (axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse)
- Manual testing with keyboard navigation
- Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- User testing with people with disabilities
We conduct regular accessibility audits and update this statement as improvements are made.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you have the right to file a formal complaint. In the United States, you may contact:
This accessibility statement was last updated on November 26, 2025