The IRS is seeking volunteers to provide free tax return preparation through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS is rolling out new ways to make volunteering easier and safer. In preparation for the upcoming tax filing season, potential volunteers can tune in virtually to learn more about the programs, ask questions and find out which volunteer role is right for them.
Some volunteer sites will offer virtual help to taxpayers in place of face-to-face assistance, allowing volunteers to help taxpayers over the phone or online to complete their returns. Other volunteers will conduct a virtual quality review with the taxpayer before e-filing their tax return to the IRS.
To learn more about volunteering opportunities and to sign up, visit click here.