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Form 15344: Free Tax Preparation and Assistance for Your Employees!
IRS Form 15344 is a free tax preparation and assistance program for employees, offered at no cost to the employer. It links the organization with community tax preparers and provides free federal and state software.
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IRS Form 15344 - Free Tax Preparation and Assistance for Your Employees!
IRS Form 15344 is a free tax preparation and assistance program for employees, offered at no cost to the employer. It links the organization with community tax preparers and provides free federal and state software.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Not stated in the official source
- 2Omit the free software link in employee communications
- 3Fail to mention that there is no cost to the employer
- 4Leave out the instruction to advertise via flyers, newsletters, intranet, or W-2
- 5Do not include contact information for the local SPEC Relationship Manager
Plain English
Employers can offer a free tax‑preparation benefit to their staff using Form 15344. The program connects the company with a community‑based tax help organization and supplies free federal and state software. Employees receive assistance via email, web chat, or phone. The service aims to let workers keep their full refund.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2021-10-22 22:10:15
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when an employer wants to offer free tax preparation and assistance to employees
- Do not use it when the employer must provide paid tax preparation services
- Check another IRS form instead when the employee needs a different type of tax assistance
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Employer wants to advertise free tax preparation benefit
Connects organization with community tax preparers and provides free software link
✓ Verify program description matches the brochure
Organization seeks a virtual meeting to explain the service
Includes invitation to join informational call/virtual meeting
✓ Confirm meeting details are accurate
Employer needs to provide SPEC Relationship Manager contact info
Lists local SPEC Relationship Manager for additional information
✓ Ensure manager name and contact are included
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Program description
Employer name and overview · In the 'How It Works' section
Free software link
URL to federal and state tax software · In the 'How It Works' section
Advertising method
Flyer, newsletter, intranet, or W‑2 copy · In the 'How It Works' section
Meeting invitation
Date, time, and virtual‑meeting details · In the 'Facilitated Self Assistance' section
SPEC Relationship Manager contact
Name and contact details · In the 'Facilitated Self Assistance' section
Before you submit
- 1Verify the form states “No cost for you to provide to your employees”.
- 2Confirm the description “FREE and valuable service for your employees” appears.
- 3Ensure the statement “We connect your organization with a community‑based tax preparation organization” is present.
- 4Check that the form includes “We provide a link to FREE income tax software (Both Federal and State are included for FREE)”.
- 5Verify advertising methods list includes flyers, newsletters, Intranet, or with W‑2.
- 6Confirm that “E‑mail, web chat, and/or telephone tax assistance provided” is listed.
- 7Ensure the “JOIN US for an informational call/Virtual Meeting” line is on the form.
How to file this form
- 1Connect the organization with a community‑based tax preparation organization — retain the connection confirmation.
- 2Distribute the free income tax software link to employees — keep a distribution log.
- 3Advertise the benefit via flyers, newsletters, Intranet, or with W‑2 — archive the materials.
- 4Provide email, web chat, or telephone tax assistance to employees — document assistance sessions.
- 5Retain a copy of the completed Form 15344 as proof of offering the benefit.
Known limitations
- 1You must verify the edition reads 10‑2021, because the form may become outdated and later revisions could change requirements.
- 2You cannot assume a filing fee exists; the official source states the fee is not listed, so confirm no cost applies.
- 3You should locate the mailing address elsewhere, as the official source does not provide it, preventing accurate envelope preparation.
- 4You need to add a signature block yourself, because the official source does not state where or how to sign.
- 5You must include all common risk items—free software link, cost disclaimer, advertising instructions, manager contact, and informational call invitation.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads 10‑2021 (Form p.1).
- Fee — Not stated in the official source.
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source.
- Signature — Not stated in the official source.
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After you file
- 1Keep a copy of the completed Form 15344 brochure for internal records
- 2Store the copy for at least 3 years in case of audit
- 3Expect a confirmation email from the IRS or the community tax organization
- 4If an error is found, contact the local SPEC Relationship Manager to request a correction
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — revision date 10‑2021.
- SRCForm p.1 — “No cost for you to provide to your employees”.
- SRCForm p.1 — “FREE and valuable service for your employees”.
- SRCForm p.1 — “We connect your organization with a community‑based tax preparation organization”.
- SRCForm p.1 — “We provide a link to FREE income tax software (Both Federal and State are included for FREE)”.
- SRCForm p.1 — advertising methods: flyers, newsletters, Intranet, or with W‑2.
- SRCForm p.1 — “E‑mail, web chat, and/or telephone tax assistance provided”.
- SRCForm p.1 — “JOIN US for an informational call/Virtual Meeting regarding this service”.
Common confusion points
Do I need to pay for the software?
The brochure states the software is free for employees
→ Verify the phrase 'Both Federal and State are included for FREE' appears
Can I charge employees for preparation?
The description emphasizes no preparation fees for employees
→ Confirm the line 'No cost for you to provide to your employees' is present
Where do I find the meeting time?
The meeting information section is blank in the source
→ Check the meeting invitation details before distributing
Who should I contact for more info?
The source mentions a local SPEC Relationship Manager
→ Ensure manager contact details are provided
Is this program mandatory?
The brochure presents it as a voluntary benefit
→ Confirm no mandatory language is included
Do I need to file this form with the IRS?
The source does not specify filing requirements
→ Verify filing instructions with the IRS website
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- Form 15344 – contact local SPEC Relationship Manager for resolution
Questions about IRS Form 15344
What is IRS Form 15344 used for?
Employers can offer a free tax‑preparation benefit to their staff using Form 15344. The program connects the company with a community‑based tax help organization and supplies free federal and state software. Employees receive assistance via email, web chat, or phone. The service aims to let workers keep their full refund.
Who must file IRS Form 15344?
Employers or other organizations that wish to provide free tax‑preparation assistance to their employees must file IRS Form 15344.
Do I need to pay for the software?
The brochure states the software is free for employees Verify the phrase 'Both Federal and State are included for FREE' appears
Can I charge employees for preparation?
The description emphasizes no preparation fees for employees Confirm the line 'No cost for you to provide to your employees' is present
Where do I find the meeting time?
The meeting information section is blank in the source Check the meeting invitation details before distributing
Who should I contact for more info?
The source mentions a local SPEC Relationship Manager Ensure manager contact details are provided
Is this program mandatory?
The brochure presents it as a voluntary benefit Confirm no mandatory language is included
Do I need to file this form with the IRS?
The source does not specify filing requirements Verify filing instructions with the IRS website
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