Tax Preparation Volunteers Needed by IRS
In preparation for this coming filing season, TSCPA is asking for your help in finding new volunteers for the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. VITA/TCE volunteers provide free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. With many people experiencing financial changes this year, additional volunteers are needed to assist them. In response, the IRS is rolling out new ways to make volunteering easier.
New this year, potential volunteers can tune in virtually to learn more about the program, find out which volunteer role is right for them and ask questions. Additionally, some volunteer sites will now give volunteers the option to assist taxpayers virtually versus the normal face-to-face help they provide. This allows volunteers to help taxpayers over the phone or online to complete their returns. Other volunteers will conduct a quality review with the taxpayer before the tax return is e-filed with the IRS. Virtual volunteering is a great option for new volunteers, since the volunteers can ask experienced volunteers for help while completing tax returns.
The VITA/TCE program can make a positive impact in your community. Please encourage interested individuals to visit IRS.gov/volunteers to learn more and sign up. After signing up, they will receive more information about attending a virtual orientation.
If you would like to host your own VITA/TCE site, you can also sign up to find out more about becoming an IRS partner.
Thank you for your support.