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Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs provide tax preparation assistance. The programs are supported by IRS-certified volunteers.

VITA offers free tax preparation help to:

  • Individuals who make less than $55,000 per year
  • People with disabilities
  • Taxpayers with limited English proficiency

TCE offers tax preparation assistance and advice to all taxpayers, but in particular:

  • Individuals who are 60 years of age or older
  • People with questions about pensions or retirement

For a comprehensive list of VITA and TCE sites, please visit the IRS website at https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/.

What to bring to a VITA / TCE site:

  • Valid photo ID
  • Social Security or ITIN cards or ITIN letters
  • Proof of all income (W2 forms, 1099 forms, self-employment records)
  • Child care payment (if applicable) – must include a record of payment with the name, address, and the child care provider’s tax ID number
  • Direct Deposit Information (if applicable) – for example, a voided check
  • Health Insurance Information (Form 1095-A/B/C)
  • Prior year state and federal tax returns (if applicable)

Arizona does not regulate paid tax preparers. With no basic competency standards in place, low-income taxpayers are at increased risk of filing errors and predatory practices.

 

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