IRS awarded grants to 48 TCE applicants and 315 VITA applicants
The Internal Revenue Service announced the award of $53 million in Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grants to organizations that provide federal tax return preparation at no cost.
This year, the IRS awarded grants to 48 TCE applicants and 315 VITA applicants. In total, the agency received 479 applications requesting more than $79 million in funding.
“These grants ensure that VITA and elderly tax-counseling organizations have sufficient funding to provide assistance to individuals in need at local centers across the nation,” said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano. “The IRS recognizes the important work these organizations do and salutes their efforts.”
The TCE program, established in 1978, provides no-cost tax counseling and federal return preparation for individuals age 60 and older. Volunteers receive specialized training and technical assistance to serve taxpayers at community locations nationwide.
The VITA program, created in 1969, assists underserved communities, including low- and moderate-income individuals and taxpayers with limited English proficiency. VITA grant recipients offer free federal tax preparation and electronic filing, expanding access to tax services in communities that need it most.
The IRS partners with a wide range of organizations to operate VITA and TCE programs, including nonprofit agencies, faith-based organizations, community centers, and large employers. The agency provides tax law training, certification, and oversight to support accurate return preparation.
More information on applying for TCE or VITA grants is available on IRS.gov.
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