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 program is authorized by the Revenue Act of 1978 and is administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The program provides grants to private or public nonprofit agencies and organizations to provide training and technical assistance to volunteers who provide free tax counseling and assistance to elderly individuals in the preparation of their federal income tax returns. Eligible agencies and organizations compete for acceptance as a TCE grant recipient and must be experienced in coordinating volunteer programs with experience in income tax return preparation. The program activities required to ensure that elderly taxpayers receive efficient and quality tax assistance can be conducted year-round. • The program provides free tax help to individuals who are age 60 or older • The program is authorized by the Revenue Act of 1978 • The program is administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) • The program provides grants to private or public nonprofit agencies and organizations • Eligible agencies and organizations must be experienced in coordinating volunteer programs with experience in income tax return preparation