Link and learn taxes

Access Link and Learn, an online training tool for volunteers in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counselign for the Elderly (TCE) programs to receive tax return preparation training.
General Information
Volunteer Preparers

Find a location for free tax prep

Find a local IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site to get free tax help if you qualify.
General Information
Volunteer Preparers

Quality and tax alerts for IRS volunteer programs

Volunteer Quality Alerts are written for SPEC volunteer tax preparers to use as job aids.
General Information
Volunteer Preparers

E-file and direct deposit help expedite tax refunds

January 13, 2022 — You should file electronically using direct deposit as soon as you have everything you need to file an accurate return. Here’s why electronic filing is best.
General Information
Individuals, Tax Professionals, Volunteer Preparers

Previous year quality and tax alerts for IRS volunteer programs

Previous Year Quality and Tax Alerts for IRS Volunteer Program
General Information
Volunteer Preparers

Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs prepare tax returns for free for qualifying taxpayers.
General Information
Individuals, Volunteer Preparers

Site coordinator corner

Information for site coordinators, including Publication 5683, VITA/TCE Handbook for Partners and Site Coordinators, filing season e-books, fact sheets and more.
General Information
Volunteer Preparers

VITA grant recipient

Everything you need to know to get started, manage your grant and closing your grant. You will also find helpful forms, publications and additional resources like important links.
General Information
Volunteer Preparers

Applying for a TCE grant

The listed items will help a new TCE grant applicant navigate the process.
General Information
Volunteer Preparers

Direct File social media toolkit

Find resources to promote Direct File on your social media channels.
General Information
Individuals, Volunteer Preparers