Making the case for a high return on investment, CFED is pushing for an increase in funding for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites nationwide. According to CFED’s analysis, the $1.8 million invested in these programs has led to $3.9 million in returns for filers. CFED is advocating to expand funding for the volunteer tax preparation programs, including $18 million for VITA and $7 million for TCE. As part of this effort, CFED is encouraging supporters to write letters of support in both chambers of Congress, has published a Federal Policy brief outlining the effectiveness of both programs and has partnered with United Way Worldwide on a joint stakeholder letter that garnered 400 signatories from national organizations in support.