Tax Counseling for the Elderly

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 accepting applications from 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. Eligible agencies and organizations must have experience in coordinating volunteer programs and income tax return preparation. The TCE Grant Program is managed by the Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication (SPEC) organization of the IRS. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing free tax help to individuals who are age 60 or older • Coordinating volunteer programs and income tax return preparation • Ensuring that elderly taxpayers receive efficient and quality tax assistance • Conducting local TCE Programs • Providing training and technical assistance to volunteers • Managing TCE sites and volunteers • Ensuring compliance with federal tax obligations and other federal requirements