IRS’s “Tax Counseling for the Elderly” –application process now open for 2006
The 2006 Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Cooperative Agreement application process is now open!
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program offers FREE taxhelp to individuals who are aged 60 or older. This cooperativeagreement is authorized by Section 163 of the Revenue Act of 1978,Public Law No. 95-600, 92 Stat. 2810, November 6, 1978. This Actauthorizes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to enter into agreementswith private or non-governmental public non-profit agencies ororganizations, exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code,that will provide training and technical assistance to elderlyindividuals in the preparation of their Federal Income Tax Returns.Grant funds are used to reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket expensesincluding transportation, meals, and other expenses incurred by them inproviding tax counseling assistance at locations convenient to thetaxpayers.
For more information see Publication 1101,Application Package and Guidelines for Managing a TCE Program. Inaddition, qualifying organizations are able to access web-enabledelectronic services to apply for grants under the TCE Program duringthe application period using The IRS E-Grants Program.