New VITA Grant Program
Thousands of organizations nationwide are partnering with IRS to make a difference in their communities. For the first time ever, qualifying organizations competed for matching grant funds to offer tax assistance in their local communities. The grant application period closed September 2, 2008. Applications were received from 379 organizations, requesting more than $30 million in matching grant funds. Look for the award announcement in November 2008. Please refer to the Publication 4671 (VITA Grant Program Overview and Application Package) and to the frequently asked questions for more information.
Other Partnering Opportunities
We invite you to join our partner network and provide your clients, employees, organization representatives and/or community members with the information and assistance they need, want and value. With so many tax benefits available today, taxes can serve as the starting point for a dream leading to stronger financial security for many people.
Our approach to meeting individual taxpayers' needs for tax education and assistance is through a network of partnerships with national and local organizations, and businesses. Our approach to educating individual taxpayers is to join with other organizations, combining resources for greater impact in the community. Organizations of all types -- corporate, faith-based, non-profit, educational, financial, public service, and government -- join in these community-based coalitions to educate taxpayers and provide hands-on assistance to help them comply with their tax responsibilities.
We share common goals with our partners in three key areas:
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Promoting tax understanding and awareness
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Preparing accurate tax returns free for low- to moderate-income people
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Encouraging personal asset-building through tax incentives
We offer valuable services to help our partners by:
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Bringing dollars and other resources into the community
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Providing valuable personal skills and financial insights to volunteers
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Satisfying community outreach and education goals or requirements
If you represent an organization that works with any of the following populations, why not look further to see how you can become involved?
Partner Products and Volunteer Resource Center - Here you'll find products and materials to both complement and implement your tax partnership efforts. This page contains links to materials for current partners, potential partners and volunteers that assist with free tax preparation.
Interested? The power of coalitions is a driving force nationwide. If the mission of your organization coincides with that of the IRS, why not consider becoming a partner?
To inquire about partnering opportunities in your area, send an email to partner@irs.gov , and let us help you get started making an impact in your community today!
If you are an individual interested in becoming a volunteer, but need to find an organization in your area to link up with, please call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. Your name will be forwarded to the appropriate local IRS office.
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