Did you know that there are free services to help seniors prepare their taxes? Tax counseling for the elderly (TCE) provides free help to individuals aged 60 and over and it’s a program through the IRS. Trained volunteers provide free tax counseling and income tax preparation. To locate the nearest TCE site call the IRS at 800-829-1040. AARP also offers free tax counseling as part of the TCE program. To locate a site for AARP’s tax-aide counseling call 888-227-7669.