Informing Others About Free Tax Preparation
Increasing awareness of free tax preparation options can be done online or on site, through social media or actual signage. Developing partnerships, downloading free tax prep materials, providing free tax prep to employees — these are all ways to spread the word.
The Importance of Spreading Awareness
It’s a myth that because a person has a disability there is no need to file taxes. Filing taxes and accessing qualified tax credits may provide a refund to help build financial wellness. Spreading awareness of the accessibility of free tax preparation assistance and the different tax credits available is essential. For example, each year, billions of dollars go unclaimed because individuals do not claim tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or do not file a tax return. Educating people with disabilities about the benefits and savings that tax credits like the EITC can help them achieve their financial wellness goals.
25 Million
Number of people/families that received over $63 billion in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) in 2019.
8.9 Million
Estimated number of people lifted out of poverty by receiving the EITC, including 4.8 million children.
The Importance of Spreading Awareness
It’s a myth that because a person has a disability there is no need to file taxes. Filing taxes and accessing qualified tax credits may provide a refund to help build financial wellness. Spreading awareness of the accessibility of free tax preparation assistance and the different tax credits available is essential. For example, each year, billions of dollars go unclaimed because individuals do not claim tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or do not file a tax return. Educating people with disabilities about the benefits and savings that tax credits like the EITC can help them achieve their financial wellness goals.
25 Million
Number of people/families that received over $63 billion in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) in 2019.
8.9 Million
Estimated number of people lifted out of poverty by receiving the EITC, including 4.8 million children.
Community organizations, service providers and employers are encouraged to use these free resources to help increase awareness of free tax preparation options and services.
Looking for local partnership opportunities?
Download our Quick Reference Guide: Identifying Disability Partners in Your Community
- You Earned It
- Prepare & File Your Taxes for Free
- Mythbusters: Your Earned Income Tax Credit
- IRS Partner Toolkit
- MyFreeTaxes Partner Portal
- EITC Awareness Day (January) Marketing Materials
- Get it Back campaign EITC and Child Tax Credit Outreach
- Outreach Connection free tax content from IRS
- IRS social media channels
- Social Media toolkit from IRS
- Provide staff training about free tax preparation services.
- Leverage company electronic and print newsletters and include downloaded information about free tax prep partners in the community.
- Allow employees extra time during or after work hours to prepare returns using online tax preparation software at work.
- Design a marketing plan
Free Tax Preparation Services
People with Disabilities
Free tax preparation introduces financial education to the disability community both nationally and locally.
Job Seekers
Free tax preparation expands services in organizations who help job seekers in an easy and cost-effective way.
Questions?
National Disability Institute works to improve the financial health and well-being of people across the spectrum of disability.
If you have questions or want more information about our projects, please call (202) 296-2040 or email info@ndi-inc.org.
