IRS Invites Applications for New VITA Grant

The IRS today announced (IR-2008-85) that it is now accepting applications for the first-ever Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) matching grant program. The application period for 2009 is from July 1 through Sept. 2, 2008.

In December 2007, Congress appropriated funds to the IRS to establish and administer a one-year matching grant program in consultation with the Taxpayer Advocate Service.

The VITA program offers free tax help for low-to-moderate income individuals for tax return preparation. ...

Applicants must also provide matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Matching funds consist of cash, computer hardware and software and third-party, in-kind contributions.