Do-It-Yourself Tax Prep
Prepare your own taxes online with support from Prepare + Prosper’s Do-It-Yourself Tax Prep program.
Prepare your own taxes for free!
Filing on your own can be intimidating, but Prepare + Prosper will help you get ready and provide you with the resources you need to file confidently for free. This service is limited to people with incomes of $79,000 or less. (*If your income is over $79,000, please check our FAQ’s at the bottom of this page for another free-file option*)
Our Do-it-Yourself Tax Prep resources include:
- A link to create a free TaxSlayer account so you can prepare and electronically file your federal and state income taxes as well as the Minnesota property tax refund.
- Our Do-It-Yourself Tax Prep Guide: a useful resource to help you navigate tax situations and the tax software.
- Support via email and phone to get you over the finish line and file if you get stuck in your tax return!
- Registration link to sign up for optional virtual work sessions.
How do I get help?
If you have questions about the DIY Tax Prep service or your taxes, get in touch! Get the help you need by filling out the DIY Tax Prep Support form below (the form forwards your message to our DIY Tax Prep Support email address). We will reply within two business days. Please don’t send information containing your Social Security number, ITIN, account password, or other private information in this form or via email.
February through mid-April, we provide virtual work sessions. You can register and get live help from a volunteer on Zoom. Look for the registration link in your DIY Tax Prep Resources email.
You can email our support address directly at DIYtaxes@prepareandprosper.org or leave a voicemail at 651-262-2181.