If you’re 60 or older, here is what you need to know about free tax counseling services before appointment calendars begin filling up next filing season. Free Tax Counseling Is Designed Specifically for Older AdultsSome retirees assume they no longer need to file a tax return once they stop working. The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program has provided free tax assistance to older Americans since Congress established it in 1978. Seniors Receive More Than Basic Tax PreparationThe value of free tax help for seniors extends well beyond simply filling out tax forms. Have you ever used a free Tax Counseling for the Elderly or AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site?