FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION
How to apply, step by step
- 01
Open the IRS VITA/TCE locator.
- 02
Check eligibility, supported returns and appointment availability.
- 03
Bring the checklist documents directly to your preparer.
The application or instructions open on the provider’s website. This site does not process applications.
What it offers
Free basic tax-return preparation for qualifying taxpayers.
What it can cover
Free basic tax-return preparation for qualifying taxpayers.
What it does not cover
Complex returns may fall outside volunteer training.
Who it is for & published requirements
Site rules apply; VITA serves qualifying taxpayers and TCE focuses on older adults.
How to start
Open the IRS VITA/TCE locator.
Documents the organization may request
Follow the IRS 'what to bring' checklist and the site's instructions.
Submit documents only to the official organization. Beyond the Written does not collect them.
Restrictions & things to check
Confirm your return is supported before the appointment.
Sources & review
- National database verification
- Needs Review
- Last verification
- Not confirmed
- Added to this catalog
- Oct 5, 2026
- Last source review
- Oct 5, 2026
- Original catalog review
- No original record supplied
- Review status
- Official source consulted
Review dates document the source check, not a promise that conditions will remain the same. Verify the current cycle before acting.
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