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Last Updated on December 06, 2012

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance & Tax Counseling for the Elderly

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. Complete information on these programs, including qualifications, what to bring, and site locations, can be found on the IRS website.

VITA

The VITA Program generally offers free tax help to people who make $50,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation to qualified individuals in local communities. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations. Most locations also offer free electronic filing.

Find a VITA site near you or you can call 211 or 1-800-906-9887. If you call 211, you can make an appointment or find out about the walk-in hours for all the sites statewide.

TCE

The TCE Program offers free tax help for all with priority assistance to people who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement issues unique to seniors. IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.

Find an AARP Tax-Aide site near you or call 211 or 1-888-227-7669 for more information on TCE.