Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Description

Provides matching grants to partner organizations to (1) enable the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program to extend free tax return preparation services to underserved populations in hardest-to-reach areas, both urban and non-urban; (2) increase the capacity to file returns electronically; (3) heighten quality control; (4) enhance training of volunteers; and (5) improve significantly the accuracy rate of returns prepared at VITA sites.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Grant Program Office <br/>Phone 404-338-7894
Grant.Program.Office@irs.gov