0923 Publ 4225 (PDF)

Official source: IRS Forms, Instructions & Publications (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4225.pdf), retrieved 2026-10-03. U.S. Government work (17 U.S.C. § 105).

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IRS’ Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication (SPEC) office works with a national network of partners serving low-to-moderate income taxpayers.

SPEC and its partners impact taxpayers’ lives by offering free tax preparation services in conjunction with taxpayer education, financial education and asset building:

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

• Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)

• Alternative Filing Strategies

Taxes can serve as the starting point for a dream leading to stronger financial security. You can join our partner network to:

• Assist underserved communities.

• Educate taxpayers on tax credits and deductions for which they qualify.

• Create a trusted alternative to paying tax preparation fees.

• Build taxpayers’ financial security.

• Educate taxpayers about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a making work pay refundable tax credit for low-tomoderate income families and individuals.

• Host an accessible tax preparation site and provide free tax preparation services as the trusted source in your community.

• Inform clients about financial education and asset building opportunities that can impact lives.

• Recruit volunteers for VITA/TCE, who will acquire life-long career building, interpersonal and networking skills.

• Become an outreach and marketing partner by sharing important tax messages with taxpayers.

• Promote free online tax preparation services, such as Free File.

• Join a local coalition and provide in-kind or monetary donations for VITA/TCE partners.

• Start a local coalition in your community!

Publication 4225 (Rev. 9-2023) Catalog Number 37061T Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov

• Keyword search: IRS Partner

• Connect with your local SPEC office

• Email: partner@irs.gov