# Tax Counseling for the Elderly (21.006)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/21-006-tax-counseling-for-the-elderly/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Tax Counseling for the Elderly is run by Department of the Treasury. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $55.4 million in 179 grants, about $309,222 per award.

## Objectives

The TCE program offers FREE tax help to individuals who are age 60 or older. Cooperative grant agreements are entered into between IRS and eligible organizations to provide tax assistance to elderly taxpayers. The funds provided by the IRS are used by organizations to reimburse volunteers for their out-of-pocket expenses; including transportation, meals and other expenses incurred by them in providing tax counseling assistance at locations convenient to the taxpayers.
Tax return preparation assistance is provided to elderly taxpayers during the normal period for filing Federal income tax returns, which is from January 1 to April 15 each year. However, the program activities required to make sure elderly taxpayers receive efficient and quality tax assistance can be conducted year-round.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10.8 million | 28 |
| 2022 | $10.3 million | 34 |
| 2023 | $10.9 million | 38 |
| 2024 | $11.4 million | 39 |
| 2025 | $11.8 million | 40 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Foundation | District of Columbia | $52.8 million |
| Seniorage Area Agency on Aging | Missouri | $181,961 |
| Metro-St. Louis Community Tax Coalition, Inc. | Missouri | $154,635 |
| Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center, Incorporated | Arkansas | $143,000 |
| Chinese Newcomers Service Center | California | $137,000 |
| South Al Regional Plan Commission | Alabama | $125,362 |
| Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. | Texas | $104,626 |
| Life Senior Services, Inc. | Oklahoma | $102,465 |
| Goebel Senior Center Commission, Inc | California | $97,321 |
| Alliance on Aging Inc | California | $89,716 |
| Volunteer Connection of Central Alabama Inc | Alabama | $85,720 |
| Vincennes University | Indiana | $82,603 |
| Fayette County Community Action Agency, Inc. | Pennsylvania | $81,425 |
| Etowah County Retired & Senior | Alabama | $71,000 |
| Alaska Business Development Center, Inc | Alaska | $70,600 |
| San Juan College | New Mexico | $69,295 |
| Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Inc. | Kentucky | $61,229 |
| United Way Fairfield County | Ohio | $56,689 |
| Rural Dynamics Inc | Montana | $55,633 |
| TC Senior Citizens Coun | New York | $54,831 |