What are the VITA/TCE Programs? The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify at thousands of sites across the country. Become an IRS Tax Volunteer Learn to Prepare Taxes and Make a Difference at the same time. How can you make a difference? Simple. Help your community in preparing taxes free of charge by becoming a volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs. Find a VITA Site Near You Using the VITA Site Locator Tool Find the nearest free tax return preparation site using the VITA site locator tool. There are thousands of available locations across the U.S. that can help you get your taxes prepared for free. Find a TCE Site Near You Using the AARP Site Locator Tool Find the nearest free tax return preparation site using the AARP site locator tool. There are thousands of TCE site locations across the U.S. that can help you get your taxes prepared for free.
