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taxez by Sam Nguyen & Vikhika Bansal

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A page from a tax design challenge submission. A brief introduction to taxez. A person is writing on paper in the background.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. The IRS is one of the world’s most efficient tax agencies.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. Each year, the IRS collects trillions of dollars to help the nation run smoothly and other information regarding the IRS is included.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. Information regarding why people dislike the IRS is provided.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. A first reason people don’t like the IRS is provided by the submitter: “Taxpayers tend to harbor an antagonistic view of the IRS.”
A page from a tax design challenge submission. A second reason people don’t like the IRS is provided by the submitter: “Taxpayers often feel overwhelmed and intimidated.”
A page from a tax design challenge submission. A third reason people don’t like the IRS is provided by the submitter: “Taxpayers aren’t aware of how to leverage their own tax data.”
A page from a tax design challenge submission. Additional information regarding people’s dislike of the IRS is provided prompting the question, “What can we do to change this?”
A page from a tax design challenge submission. The submission provides three actions to help the relationship between the taxpayer and the IRS: Fortify the relationship, demystify the process, and identify savings opportunities.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. One of four windows in a series of scrolling pop-ups introducing taxez. Here taxez is described as “One home for all your taxpayer needs.”
A page from a tax design challenge submission. Two of four windows in a series of scrolling pop-ups introducing taxez. “Painlessly view and share your tax return data” is the key description provided.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. Three of four windows in a series of scrolling pop-ups introducing taxez. “Take stock of your financial future” is the key description provided.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. Four of four windows in a series of scrolling pop-ups introducing taxez. “Save money on potentially missed opportunities” is the key description provided.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. This page introduces the Brown family who will be using the Taxez application. Stefan and Madeleine are a married couple with two children.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. This page shows each family member and their information. The family’s 2015 Tax Return Data is shown and the option to amend the return if there is a mistake.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. This page shows next steps after filing a tax return.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. This page calls out key features of the design including the navigation bar, settings menu, personalized profile, key updates, the option to share or download tax data, and an easy-to-read format.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. This page calls out key features of the design including financial empowerment tools, calls to action, and tip of the day.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. This page calls out key features of the design including the account transcript, tax forms, help menu, and IRS notices.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. This page calls out resources available when applying for a loan.
A page from a tax design challenge submission. This page gives a behind-the-scenes look at the submitters notes, snacks, and brainstorming.