The IRS provides about $8 million to assist programs that provide free tax preparation services to low-income taxpayers. This year, the IRS announced that it had applications from 360 organizations seeking $30 million in matching funds--obviously much more than was available. The funds are intended to enable the programs to provide services in both urban and rural areas, to help them file electronically, to improve quality controls/accuracy of returns, and to enhance training. The IRS release IR-2009-104, includes a list of the recipients of the VITA funding throughout the US.
I know that students that I have taught volunteer through the Accounting Aid Society that receives VITA funding in Detroit. I hope I taught them well...
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