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Create a tool that explains government forms in plain English

Official forms are written for lawyers, not people. A tool that explains each section in plain English, with the original wording always visible beside it, would help millions.

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A solution must include

  1. Publicly accessible at a URL, free to use
  2. Covers at least 5 real, commonly used government forms or guidance documents
  3. Shows the original official wording alongside a plain-English explanation of each section
  4. Explanations read at roughly a reading age of 12
  5. Links to the official source for every form

How it’s verified: Live URL; The list of forms covered, with links to their official sources.

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