Benefits for AFGE Members

When you join the union, you have access to these AFGE benefits. These benefits are backed by the collective strength of over 10-million members of AFL-CIO unions. By using one or two of the programs, many members save as much as their annual dues.

These Money-Saving Benefits are Available Only to AFGE Members:

Online Tax Preparation Service

The Union Plus Online Tax Preparation Service Difference:

• Discounts from the market leader in filing taxes online - Union Plus TurboTax saves you up to 15% off regular prices.
• Unique free filing for many - Union members with qualifying adjusted gross income can get free filing of federal tax returns and a discounted filing fee for state returns. Learn more.
• No charge until you file or print your return.* Start the filing process and save information to complete later. Pay only after filing electronically or printing your return to file by mail. Members who purchase or download the desktop version of TurboTax must purchase the software through the Union Plus site to receive the discount on the program.

Start for free, pay when you file theTurboTax online product

Advantages of preparing and filing tax returns online:

Increasing numbers of taxpayers are preparing and filing their federal and state tax returns online because it's easy, less costly and normally results in a faster tax refund. (And remember - union dues are tax-deductible!)

Union Plus Turbo Tax Discounts make it even easier and more affordable to file online

Labor union members and their family save 10%-15% when using Union Plus Turbo Tax to prepare and file federal and state income tax returns online or with a personal computer.

Turbo Tax is the leader in electronic personal tax preparation and it consistently receives outstanding customer reviews. Find the Turbo Tax program to fit your needs.

Tax time just got less taxing

Turbo Tax walks you through the filing process online. It automatically does the math for you and checks for errors and omissions so there's less chance of filing mistakes. Data is automatically entered onto your tax form.

For your convenience, you don't have to complete the process in one sitting. You can save the information entered, then pick up where you left off. Year-to-year information is also saved so you can import data from a prior year's return. You pay nothing until you file online or print your tax form to file by mail.

Get answers to your questions

Union Plus Turbo Tax is known for its customer support -- making electronic filing easy even if it's your first time. Get instant answers to your questions at www.turbotax.com, by email, phone, or chatting online.

Discounted online tax services

Receive a Union Plus discount of 10%-15% off the Turbo Tax service you select. And if you file a simple federal return -- it could be FREE using Turbo Tax Federal Free Edition.

• If your adjusted gross income is under $30,000, you may file your federal income tax return online for free by using TurboTax's free file site.
• If your income is between $30,000 and $56,000, you may find another provider that will allow you to file your federal taxes for free.

Which Tax Product Should You Use?

Who should use the Federal Free edition?

If you plan on filing a simple federal return (1040 or 1040EZ), you can file it for free using the Turbo Tax Federal Free Edition.

Features:

• Prepare and e-file your federal return for free; optional state taxes additional, get 15% discount
• Asks easy questions tailored to you
• Automatically searches for all your eligible tax credits
• Includes Audit Support Center

Who should use Deluxe?

If you own a home, made donations, or have childcare or medical expenses, choose the Deluxe service to maximize your deductions.

Features:

• Automatically searches for over 350 tax deductions
• Gives accurate values for your charitable donations
• Includes Audit Support Center
• Get started using TurboTax now.
• Who should use Premier? If you own stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or rental properties, choose the Premier service to make the most of your investments.
• Features:
• Finds your accurate purchase price for stock sales in three easy steps
• Accesses investment information directly from your financial institution
• Uncovers deductions for rental properties, including travel and advertising
• Includes Audit Support Center

Who should use Home & Business?

If you are a sole proprietor, consultant, or contractor, or single-owner LLC, choose the Home & Business service to maximize your personal and business deductions.

Features:

• Uncovers commonly missed deductions by industry
• Finds write-offs, including home office, travel, and supply expenses
• Automatically uses your most profitable depreciation method
• Includes Audit Support Center

Already a TurboTax User?

Current users of TurboTax can qualify for a discount on their tax preparation. In order to obtain the discount, users must register through our co-branded Web site. We are unable to obtain retroactive discounts.

Eligibility:

• Dues-paying AFGE members
• Retired AFGE members
• Spouse, domestic partners, and children may be included
• Union Plus credit cardholders

Former Union Plus Tax users: If you need your 2007 return, you may print it out here for a fee of $9.95 after you log in. The Tax Edge site is NO LONGER ENDORSED by Union Privilege and there are no longer any union benefits associated with the Tax Edge program.

The Union Plus Tax Service is available in all states including Guam, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.

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