Hello John,

Welcome to the Tax Prep Digest, a weekly update from Prosperity Now that brings you the latest news from the IRS, TaxSlayer and our national network of Free Tax Prep Partners.

Though the tax deadline(s) have come and gone, we know how much work goes on the week after Tax Day. So, whether you're busy breaking down your site until next year, or just shifting to your year-round tempo, we're going to keep this week’s Digest short so you can get back to it.

VITA/AARP/TCE Free Tax Prep Production as of 4/18/22

Free Tax Prep Sites Active = 6,743
Federal Returns Accepted = 1,998,976
Federal Refunds Claimed = $2,656,251,207

Updates

Prosperity Now

Taxpayer Opportunity Network Tax Season Debrief - May 5, 2022 @ 2pm EST

This webinar is a chance for you to share the amazing job that your programs did during the 2022 filing season and the challenges that were faced along the way. During the Debrief, you can also uplift recommendations and ideas for making the 2023 filing season better for you, your organization and, most importantly, the taxpayers we all serve. Everything you share during the Debrief will help inform the reports and recommendations that Prosperity Now provides IRS leadership.

Tell Congress: #BuildBackForJustice!

We’re hearing about a resurgence around the reconciliation package and need a strong push from advocates to keep the Child Tax Credit expansion front and center as Congress negotiates spending priorities. Join us by emailing your Senators and participating in our upcoming Day of Action: https://prosperitynow.org/join-us-buildbackforjustice

IRS/SPEC

Community Partner Recognition Ceremony – May 2, 2022 @ 1:00-2:30pm

IRS Senior Leadership, as well as SPEC Director Frank Nolan, are hosting their annual Community Partner/Volunteer Recognition Ceremony that honors all VITA Volunteers and calls out exceptional efforts of specific volunteers nominated from across the country. Please reach out to your Relationship Manager for a specific invitation or you can use the link above on about the day of the event.

Bookmark the IRS News Releases Page!

Stay updated on all the IRS news that is fit to print by bookmarking this page and staying current on everything that IRS releases as they release it.

TaxSlayer

Filing Season 2022 TaxSlayer Pro Closeout/Backup Procedure

A handy guide to what you should do to securely close out your TaxSlayer software at the end of the filing season.

TaxSlayer Pro Online: What we know

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.

FY22 VITA Grant Funding Issues

Still no FY22 VITA Grant funds in your account?

Please contact Graham ASAP if you need help obtaining the funds you were awarded for this tax season. To date, we have helped 17 VITA organizations work with the Grants Program Office to receive their funding, and we are standing by to help you do the same!