Tax Tip 2025-01:IRS-certified volunteers can help their community during tax season

IRS Tax Tips

Jan. 6, 2025

Issue Number: Tax Tip 2025-01:

IRS-certified volunteers can help their community during tax season

Every filing season, IRS-certified volunteers help qualified individuals file federal tax returns. Anyone who wants to make a difference in their community can help by volunteering with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or Tax Counseling for the Elderly Programs.

Volunteering is easy and convenient

The IRS encourages anyone to volunteer. No prior experience is needed, and free training is provided for each role. Other benefits may include:

Flexible hours: The time commitment is up to the volunteer.
Virtual options to volunteer from anywhere.
Free tax law training and materials.
Continuing education credits for tax professionals.

Available positions

Volunteers can also choose a role that doesn't require tax law certification, such as:

Interpreter.
Greeter.
Quality reviewer.
Marketing specialist.
Instructor.
Computer specialist.

Two types of IRS volunteer programs

Free basic tax return preparation for qualified individuals is available with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs. IRS partners and volunteers operate VITA and TCE sites. Qualified taxpayers can use one of these programs if they meet these requirements:

VITA: People who generally earn $67,000 per year or less, people with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers.
TCE: People aged 60 or older. TCE specializes in tax issues unique to seniors.

Volunteering can make a difference in your community and offer personal growth. To find out more about volunteering, visit People Helping People on IRS.gov.

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