Last week, the Internal Revenue Service began accepting applications for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant programs,
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IRS Awards Funds: Guess Who Gets Nothing?
The IRS announced that it has awarded nearly $8 million in matching grants to support its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The funds will
Read MoreIRS Cuts Ties With ACORN
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on Wednesday that it is cutting ties with ACORN after disastrous video footage was released showing ACORN workers offering
Read MoreWalmart To Offer Free Tax Prep Services
Occasionally, a news item will come across my desk that will cause me to do a double take. This story, reported on the PR Newswire,
Read MoreLooking To Make A Difference? Consider VITA.
For years, I was a site coordinator for the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at our local senior center. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience
Read MoreYour Taxes Done For Free?
There are a number of programs that offer preparation and/or help, depending on your circumstances. If you earn less than $39,000, for example, you can use
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