KC Metro Tax Coalition

The KC Metro Tax Coalition is a group of colleges, universities, community agencies and volunteers that work together to provide free tax services and financial education in the Kansas City area. Those services include IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs that prepare free tax returns for people who qualify based on age, income, ability, etc.

The program does taxes year round, but the busiest time is during the tax season, January through April. Adult volunteers are needed who can greet taxpayers, answer questions, collect/organize paperwork, prepare taxes, or help to operate the tax site with scheduling, set up, closing, etc. Education credits are available for specific students. Volunteers must complete training and certification, which is typically in November/December.