IRS Announces $53 Million 2026 Tax Advice Grants
Summary
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plans to spend $53 million on programs that give free tax help to seniors and low-income Americans in 2026. Two main programs, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), will receive the funds to assist people with tax filing across the U.S.Key Facts
- The IRS will invest $53 million in free tax help programs in 2026.
- The funds will support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs.
- VITA helps low- and moderate-income taxpayers, including those who have trouble with English.
- TCE offers free tax help to people aged 60 and older.
- 48 TCE and 315 VITA applicants received funding from 479 total applications.
- The grants help run free tax-preparation sites at community centers and libraries.
- Volunteers are trained and certified by the IRS to help file tax returns.
- A list of 2026 grant recipients will be available on IRS.gov starting January 31, 2026.
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