NTEU Members Can Access Free Tax Preparation Benefit

Starting in early February, NTEU members with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $79,000 or less will be able to take advantage of a free tax preparation benefit for filing your federal and state income taxes. The exclusive benefit is available only to NTEU members and includes access to free TaxSlayer software that can be used for federal and state returns. The IRS established the income limit threshold.

For the 2024 filing season NTEU is again partnering with Prepare + Prosper to offer their DIY (Do-It-Yourself) free tax preparation benefit. For more than 50 years, Prepare + Prosper has helped individuals and families with financial issues, including tax preparation and tax clinics. If you have a federal tax question, Prepare + Prosper can help or you can get guidance from built-in features in the software.

Watch your email for a message from NTEU when the benefit is available.

IRS Direct File Pilot

The IRS is launching a limited pilot program for taxpayers called Direct File. The initial pilot is available to taxpayers in 12 states. Federal employees, including IRS employees, who live in one of the eligible states can use this program.

Here is an overview: It is free to use and has no income limits but is restricted to taxpayers with certain types of income and claiming limited credits and deductions. It has dedicated support from trained IRS employees. It does not include state returns.

See more details here.