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During the tax season, I volunteer to prepare returns at no charge for low-income individuals. Am I required to file these returns electronically?

April 26, 2017charge file individuals low-income prepare returns season tax volunteer

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During the tax season, I volunteer to prepare returns at no charge for low-income individuals. Am I required to file these returns electronically?

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If you are volunteering through one of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE) programs that has electronic filing capabilities, we encourage you to e-file the tax returns. Otherwise, since you are not preparing tax returns for compensation, you are not subject to the e-filing requirement.