IRS: $53 Million in TCE and VITA Grants Awarded for 2025

The IRS on Dec. 2 awarded $53 million in Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grants for 2025 to organizations that provide free federal tax return preparation.

For the period from Oct. 1, 2024 to Sept. 30, 2025, the IRS awarded grants to 41 TCE and 315 VITA applicants. The IRS received 445 applications requesting more than $82.9 million in funding.

Established in 1978, the TCE program provides free tax counseling and federal return preparation to individuals who are age 60 or older. Volunteers receive training and technical assistance to help community locations across the nation.

Created in 1969, the VITA program assists underserved communities, such as low- and moderate-income individuals and those with limited English proficiency. VITA grant recipients provide free federal tax return preparation and electronic filing. The grant program helps to expand VITA services to underserved populations.

The IRS forms partnerships with a variety of organizations across the country to develop VITA and TCE programs. Community partners include nonprofit agencies, faith-based organizations, community centers, and large employers. The IRS provides tax law training, certification, and oversight to these organizations, assisting their efforts to prepare accurate returns.

For information on applying for the TCE or VITA programs along with a list of current grant recipients, visit the TCE webpage or the VITA webpage. For details on becoming a TCE or VITA volunteer, visit IRS tax volunteers.