VITA/TCE Program

The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) / Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. VITA/TCE sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including people who generally make $67,000 or less per year, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers.

While the IRS manages the VITA/TCE program, VITA/TCE sites are operated by IRS partners and staffed by volunteers who want to make a difference in their communities. All VITA/TCE volunteers who prepare tax returns must take and pass tax law training that meets IRS standards. This training includes maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all taxpayer information.

2025 VITA/TCE Program

We are happy to announce that the 22nd annual VITA/TCE program is returning for both In-Person and Virtual services!

In-person and Virtual services are available to taxpayers through appointments only. Dates, times, and locations will vary, and taxpayers must complete the VITA/TCE Appointment application to be scheduled for an appointment.

Limited In-Person appointments will be available at select community locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties. You can view the select community locations when booking your appointment or using this link: https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/. Please note that the VITA/TCE Appointment application will be available to taxpayers as early as: Monday, January 27th, 2025.

In the meantime, we encourage taxpayers to visit the IRS website links below and the Bethpage website for updates and additional information. If you have any questions, please contact Community Development at community@bethpagefcu.com or (516) 349-4288.

The IRS manages the VITA/TCE program. The program is operated and staffed by volunteers who may not be licensed tax professionals. Neither Bethpage, nor any of its representatives, may give legal or tax advice, and only licensed Bethpage employees may provide financial investment services.