IRS VITA Grant Program

Posted by Internal Revenue Service on May 12, 2014

IRS VITA Grant Program

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Grant Program is an IRS initiative designed to promote and support free tax preparation service for the underserved, in both urban and non-urban locations. Service is targeted to low-to-moderate income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speaking. IRS awards matching grants each year to organizations that offer free tax preparation services during the tax filing season at locations in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Congress appropriates this funding to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

This Grant Program is intended to provide direct funds to organizations to:

• Enable VITA Programs to extend services to underserved populations in hardest-to-reach areas, both urban and non-urban;
• Increase the capacity to file returns electronically;
• Heighten quality control;
• Enhance volunteer training; and
• Significantly improve the accuracy rate of returns prepared at volunteer sites.

Due date: May 31

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Applying-for-a-VITA-Grant