IRS Form 13715 – Volunteer Site Information Sheet

IRS Form 13715 – Volunteer Site Information Sheet – If you coordinate a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) or TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) site, IRS Form 13715 is the single most important document you submit each year. The IRS uses the data you provide on this one-page Volunteer Site Information Sheet to power the official VITA/TCE Site Locator Tool and the toll-free helpline (800-906-9887). Accurate information means taxpayers in your community can actually find your free tax-prep services.

This guide is based on the official October 2025 revision of Form 13715 and Publication 5683 (VITA/TCE Handbook for Partners and Site Coordinators). It is current for the 2026 filing season.

What Is IRS Form 13715?

Form 13715 is the Volunteer Site Information Sheet used exclusively by VITA and TCE programs. Site coordinators complete and submit it to their local IRS Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication (SPEC) territory office.

The IRS and the public rely on this form to:

  • Populate the VITA/TCE Site Locator Tool on IRS.gov
  • Give accurate answers on the IRS toll-free line (800-906-9887)
  • Help IRS oversight, quality reviews, and program reporting

Who Must File Form 13715?

Every public-facing or appointment-only VITA/TCE site must submit Form 13715, including:

  • Traditional face-to-face sites (libraries, community centers, churches, schools)
  • Virtual VITA/TCE sites
  • Mobile-only sites
  • New sites and returning sites (every season)

Note: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites follow a slightly different process but still provide site data to the IRS.

When to Complete and Submit Form 13715?

October 2025 — Complete and submit the initial form (best practice)
Anytime information changes — Submit an updated form immediately
Ongoing — SPEC territory offices expect updates in November–December, January, February–March, and April–May (for post-filing season adjustments)

How to submit:

  • Preferred: Contact your local SPEC Relationship Manager or Territory Office (they often provide an electronic wizard or email address).
  • Mail, fax, or hand-deliver the completed PDF.
  • Some territories accept the online fillable version at IRS.gov.

Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form 13715 (October 2025 Revision)?

Header

  • Date (MMDDYYYY)
  • Check “Revised form” if this is an update

Site Information (Lines 1–18)

  1. Site name (exact name taxpayers will search for)
  2. Site address (physical location — no P.O. boxes)
  3. City, State, ZIP
  4. Site Identification Number (SIDN) — assigned by IRS for new sites
  5. Program type — VITA, TCE, Military, or AARP
  6. First day open / Last day open (important for the locator tool)
  7. Languages offered (list all, including English)
  8. Open to the public? Yes/No
  9. Appointment only? Yes/No → If Yes, provide contact name and phone
  10. Mobile only site? Yes/No
  11. Prepares prior-year returns? Yes/No
  12. Offers Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) service? Yes/No
  13. Uses Alternative Filing Method? Yes/No (and describe)
  14. Virtual return preparation systems (check all that apply: DocuSign, Zoom, TaxSlayer portal, etc.)
  15. Financial Education / Asset Building Services? Yes/No
  16. Prepares Non-Resident Alien / Foreign Student / Scholar returns? Yes/No
  17. Has Form 15272 (Security Plan) or equivalent been submitted? Yes/No
    18a. Federal e-file Yes/No
    18b. State e-file Yes/No

Site Coordinator / Contact Information

  • Name, mailing address, phone, best time to call, email
    This is the person the IRS will contact with questions or updates.

IRS Use Only section — Leave blank (territory office completes it).

Why Accuracy Is Critical?

  • 33% of site data in past audits was entered incorrectly into the IRS system (TIGTA findings).
  • Inaccurate hours, addresses, or “open to public” status frustrate taxpayers and damage the program’s reputation.
  • The IRS toll-free assistors and the VITA Locator Tool rely 100% on Form 13715 data.

Pro tip: Double-check the physical address, phone number, and “appointment only” status before submitting.

  • Form 15272 — VITA/TCE Security Plan (required before opening)
  • Form 13615 — Volunteer Standards of Conduct Agreement (every volunteer)
  • Form 13614-C — Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet (every return)
  • Publication 5683 — VITA/TCE Handbook for Partners and Site Coordinators (your primary reference)
  • Publication 4836 — Free tax prep site poster

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need a new Form 13715 every year?
    Yes — even if nothing changes, submit a fresh form each season so the IRS has current dates and confirmation.
  • Can I submit electronically?
    Many territories now accept the online wizard or PDF via secure email. Ask your SPEC Relationship Manager for the preferred method.
  • What if my site is virtual only?
    Mark it as “appointment only” and clearly list the virtual tools you use in section 14. Virtual sites must still submit Form 15272.
  • How do taxpayers find my site?
    Once your Form 13715 is processed, it appears in the official VITA/TCE Locator Tool (irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep) and on the IRS toll-free line.

Final Checklist Before You Submit

  • All fields completed accurately
  • SIDN correct (if assigned)
  • Form 15272 on file
  • Hours table fully filled out
  • Coordinator contact information current
  • Revised box checked if this is an update

Download the current form → Form 13715 (Rev. 10-2025)
Find your local SPEC contact → Search “IRS SPEC territory office [your state]” or ask your current Relationship Manager.

Submitting a complete and accurate IRS Form 13715 is one of the easiest and highest-impact things you can do to help your community get free, high-quality tax preparation in 2026.

Questions about your specific site? Contact your IRS SPEC Relationship Manager — they are there to help VITA/TCE partners succeed.

Last updated: February 2026 (based on October 2025 form revision and Publication 5683). Always verify the latest version directly on IRS.gov.