MESSAGE FROM THE SPEC DIRECTOR

It is my pleasure to welcome you to another tax filing season!

I want to formally acknowledge and express my sincere appreciation for your exemplary contributions to our organization. Your dedication and commitment have played a crucial role in achieving our strategic objectives and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. It is truly inspiring to witness your unwavering pursuit of excellence and the positive impact it has had on our collective success.

During the 2025 filing season, dedicated SPEC partners supported more than 9,500 VITA/TCE sites, with more than 76,000 volunteers. VITA/TCE sites prepared and filed over 2.8 million federal tax returns across the country resulting in an impressive 95.77% accuracy rate. This significant achievement reflects the considerable time and effort invested by you, the volunteers, and the taxpayers you serve.

On behalf of the entire SPEC organization, I extend our heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional contributions. We are fortunate to have you as key members of the VITA/TCE programs and look forward to your continued success.

Thank you again for all your time and effort this filing season.

With sincere appreciation,

Richard Rodriguez Director, Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication (SPEC)

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