Description
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program offers free tax help to individuals who are age 60 or older. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking private or public nonprofit agencies and organizations to provide training and technical assistance to volunteers who will offer free tax counseling and return preparation assistance to elderly individuals. The program activities required to ensure that elderly taxpayers receive efficient and quality tax assistance can be conducted year-round. Eligible agencies and organizations will compete for acceptance as a TCE grant recipient and must be experienced in coordinating volunteer programs and income tax return preparation.
• Eligible agencies and organizations must be private or public nonprofit agencies or organizations that have been granted tax exemption under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.
• The applicant must have experience in coordinating volunteer programs and income tax return preparation.
• The applicant must not be a federal, state, or local governmental agency or organization.
• The applicant must be compliant with federal tax obligations and other federal obligations.
• The applicant must submit an application through Grants.gov by May 31, 2024.
• The application must include all required components, including a background narrative, proposed program/budget plan, and IRS Form 14204.