Every year, I’m impressed by the accomplishments of IRS-SPEC employees and VITA/TCE partners. But your work this filing season truly leaves me in awe.
Despite many challenges – including the pandemic, tax law changes and a filing season that was over a month longer than anticipated – you found safe ways to provide free and accurate tax return preparation. Millions of people benefitted from the work of the VITA/TCE program his year. This shows that VITA/TCE is more than just a program… it is a cause.
In addition to free tax return preparation, you also educated your communities by sharing outreach messages. Thanks to your dedication, taxpayers are benefitting from tax credits and other benefits. These refunds and payments make a real difference for families across the country.
Though this filing season is over, I’m excited for the rest of the year. Our employees and partners are already developing training and resource materials. We are reviewing the best practices and suggestions we’ve received. We’re planning additional outreach to underserved communities. And partners are submitting their grant applications. All of this will help us deliver another spectacular filing season in 2022.
Thank you!
Frank Nolden
Director, Stakeholder Partnerships,
Education and Communication (SPEC)