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Volunteer Tax Prep Program – Go Direct and the Direct Express^® Debit MasterCard^®

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service are working together to bring safer, easier payment options to low-income and elderly taxpayers who receive federal benefits, including direct deposit to a bank account and the new Direct Express prepaid debit card.

• IRS field staff and VITA coalitions: Safer, easier payments align with your asset-building objectives.
• Banks and credit unions: There’s a business and community relations case to participate in free tax preparation efforts.
• VITA and Tax Aide volunteers: Inform taxpayers about safer, easier ways to get their Social Security payments.

Training and Site Materials 

• Program Overview – Outlines the impact of VITA and TCE involvement in the campaign in previous years, including ways to get involved.
• PowerPoint – A PowerPoint presentation with information about Treasury’s effort
• Volunteer Guide – Reference guide for site volunteers
• Template Paragraph – To include in a newsletter or event news release
• Talking Points – For presentations, workshops or other speaking engagements
• Free Materials – View and download materials
• Materials Order Form – Order free materials by filling out this form

• Go Direct Sign Up Page
• Direct Express card Sign Up Page
• About Go Direct
• About the Direct Express card
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) VITA and TCE programs explained
• National Community Tax Coalition
• Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

For more information, contact Go Direct at (952) 346-6055 or GoDirect@webershandwick.com.