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The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify.

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IRS accepting applications for VITA and TCE grants in May

IR-2022-97, April 29, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applications for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant programs, which will allow some organizations to apply for annual funding for up to three years.
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IRS extends VITA and TCE grants application deadline

IR-2022-115, June 1, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline to June 17 for accepting applications for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant programs, which will allow some organizations to apply for annual funding for up to three years.
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IRS seeking applications for TCE and VITA grants; organizations provide free tax return help for seniors, underserved

IR-2023-92, April 28, 2023 — The IRS is accepting applications for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant, which allows eligible organizations to apply for annual funding to provide free federal tax return preparation assistance for up to three years.
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IRS announces call for grant applications for Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs

IR-2025-60, May 13, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service is now accepting applications for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grants.
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Volunteers needed across the country to provide free tax services; sign up from Oct. to Jan. for the upcoming filing season

IR-2024-251, Oct. 1, 2024 — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are currently recruiting volunteers for the upcoming filing season.
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Volunteers needed across the country for free tax services

IR-2023-195, Oct. 23, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are currently recruiting volunteers for the upcoming filing season.
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IRS announces 2023 Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Grants

IR-2022-171, October 4, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service recently awarded $41 million in Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grants to organizations that provide free federal tax return preparation.
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IRS announces 2024 Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Grants

IR-2023-191, Oct. 16, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service recently awarded $51 million in Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grants to organizations that provide free federal tax return preparation.
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IRS announces 2025 grants for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

IR-2024-301, Dec. 2, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today the award of $53 million in Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grants to organizations that provide free federal tax return preparation.
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IRS seeking applications for Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program grants

IR-2024-126, April 30, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applications for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grants, which allows eligible organizations to apply for annual funding to provide free federal tax return preparation assistance for up to three years.
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