First, thank you for your service. At TaxSlayer, we’re proud to support the military community by offering discounted pricing for eligible active-duty service members.
If you're seeing a filing fee and expected a military discount, here's what you need to know.
Who Qualifies for Military Pricing?
Our Military Edition pricing is available to active-duty military personnel who meet the eligibility requirements in the software.
- Enter a qualifying military Form W-2.
- Have a military Employer Identification Number (EIN) on that W-2.
- Select the Active-Duty Military box when entering your W-2 tax information.
Military Filing Fees
- Classic Military Federal Return: Free
- State Return: $47.99
- Premium Military Federal Return: $20
- Premium State Return: $47.99
- Access to a tax professional
- Priority support
- Chat assistance
Why Am I Being Charged?
The most common reason a military customer sees standard pricing is that the return has not been marked as active duty.
Check the following:
- Confirm that your Form W-2 was entered correctly.
- Verify that your W-2 contains a qualifying military EIN.
- Make sure the Active-Duty Military checkbox is selected in your return.
What About Retired Military Personnel?
We greatly appreciate the service and sacrifice of retired military members. However, our Military Edition pricing is currently available only to active-duty service members.
While retired military taxpayers do not qualify for the active-duty discount, they can still take advantage of our affordable filing options and support resources.
Need More Help?
If you believe you qualify for military pricing and are still being charged the standard fee, review your W-2 information and active-duty status in your return. Correcting either item may automatically update your filing fees.
Thank you again for your service, and for choosing TaxSlayer for your tax filing needs.