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Tax Prep Digest - April 25, 2023
Dear John,
Welcome back to the Taxpayer Opportunity Network’s Tax Prep Digest, a bi-weekly update from Prosperity Now that brings you the latest news from the IRS, TaxSlayer and our national network of Free Tax Prep Partners. So, whether you are working to close out returns before shutting down until next year, or keeping the lights on until October, take 5 minutes to catch up on the latest updates and opportunities from the Taxpayer Opportunity Network!
2023 Tax Filing Season TON Member Debrief – Corrected Registration Link Below
Many of you have already received an invitation to our annual Tax Season Debrief, and you may have also passed the super-secret Quality Review test by letting us know that the links we provided were to another great TON webinar, but not the Tax Season Debrief. Don’t worry! Below, we’ve included updated information and no one’s site accuracy will be downgraded for not catching the error. 😉
For those of you who didn’t get the invitation, the Tax Season Debrief is a time for the TON community to come together to discuss how the tax filing season went for your program, as well as ask and answer questions about some of the big-ticket items affecting VITA as a program.
This event is all about you and your experiences. Our facilitators and moderators will lead a lively conversation that will give you the chance to share your suggestions and insights. By participating, you'll help shape the resources and tools that Prosperity Now will develop, advocate for and implement in the near future.
Don't miss out on this ultimate debrief! This webinar is free, but advanced registration is required.
Free IRS-Certified Community Tax Prep Data
VITA/AARP/TCE/Military Free Tax Prep Production as of 4/10/23 (YOY Comparison)*
Federal Returns Accepted = 2,030,399 (+288,476)
Federal Refunds Claimed = $2,128,933,862 (-$313,247,296)
Federal Returns per EFIN = 296 (+37)
New from Prosperity Now
Open until October? Now is the perfect time to collaborate with Prosperity Now to create a video of your VITA site in action!
Short comprehensive videos are a great way to reach new audiences, amplify your content, and drive people to your VITA site. But they can also be time-consuming and expensive. That’s why Prosperity Now would love to work with you to create these videos!
If a professionally produced video tour of your site sounds like a good idea, check out our how-to guide here. We look forward to seeing your video and working closely together to ensure your VITA site gets the recognition it deserves!
Tax Tuesdays are over for this year but make sure you’re following Prosperity Now on all our social media channels to keep up with what we’re doing all year long!
Need help with your VITA Grant? TON VITA Grant Office Hours are Here
Whether you need help with part of the VITA Grant Application or navigating the VITA Grant program’s process after being awarded a grant, you can schedule a time to discuss it by contacting us through this link.
TaxSlayer Updates
TaxSlayer Pro Online: What We Know – Updated 4/25/2023
A listing of all the technical issues that TaxSlayer is aware of. This is a good page to bookmark and check if you run into an issue in the software.
TaxSlayer VITA/TCE Customer Support Offseason Hours
On Monday, April 24th, TaxSlayer VITA/TCE support resumed off-season hours of Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm ET. Support will not be available on weekends.
TaxSlayer VITA/TCE Customer Support Information
Phone: 1-800-421-634
Email: [email protected]
Note: This is the first place to go with software questions or to report software issues!
