A retired $67-$year$-$old, low$-$income client makes an appointment with you, a tax professional, to have a tax return prepared. Once you review their documents, you realize this is a simple return. The firm charges a minimum of $$500$ per tax return prepared, which is a significant amount of money for the taxpayer. Create one initial post and respond to at least two of your classmates.

For your initial post, address the following:

What might you do to help a retired $67-$year$-$old, low$-$income client with a simple return?

What options are available to low$-$income taxpayers?

Why would a retired $67-$year$-$old, low$-$income client be eligible for one of these options$$ VITA or TCE$$over another?

What specific income and tax papers would this client need for eligibility in either program?

For your response posts, address the following:

What other options are available to low$-$income taxpayers besides the options your peer mentioned?

What are some potential ethical issues related to your classmates' responses?