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We are currently seeking volunteer tax preparers to become IRS certified and provide free tax return preparation to eligible taxpayers. To establish the greatest degree of public trust, volunteers have a responsibility to provide quality service and uphold the highest of ethical standards. The primary tasks include attending IRS tax law training and certification, including the use of electronic filing software; and directly preparing each return based on information provided by the taxpayer.
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VITA volunteers do more than just prepare people’s taxes. They play a critical role in ensuring that low-income workers access valuable tax credits without paying any fees.
Imagine helping someone put food on their table or saving a family from a mortgage foreclosure. As a VITA volunteer, you will help individuals and families keep their hard-earned money! What is Vita: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites are locations around your community where hard working families will receive help in filling out their tax forms for FREE! |
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What do VITA volunteers do? VITA volunteers help hard working families prepare their simple tax forms. Volunteers do need to be comfortable working on a computer. For those not interested in serving as a tax preparer, there are also non-tax-oriented volunteer positions. Spanish speaking volunteers greatly needed. |
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Do I have to be an accountant or have experience? No! You should be comfortable working on a computer, but no accounting or financial experience is required. The tax software guides you every step of the way and the IRS provides free training.
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Benefits of becoming a VITA volunteer include:
- Free IRS training and materials to help you enhance your volunteer skills and resume;
- Dates and times convenient to your schedule;
- Ongoing support;
- Continuing Education Credits for eligible volunteers;
- Certificate of Recognition and Letter of Appreciation from the IRS at the end of the tax season;
- Personal satisfaction you’ll gain from providing an important service to your community.
- Volunteers of all backgrounds are welcome and prior experience is not necessary.
- Retirees, students and individuals with experience in finance are encouraged to participate.
- The tax software guides you every step of the way and volunteers are protected under the Volunteer Protection Act.
- Self-paced online training beginning November 2018 and/or classroom training in January 2019 to attain IRS certification.
- Volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per week for the Volunteer Tax Program from mid-January through April 2019.
- Basic computer skills for inputting tax return information
- Pride in performing tasks completely and accurately in a team setting.
- Deal with the public in a helpful and supportive manner. Interviewing skills training will be provided as needed
- Friendly, dependable and flexible
Additional Details
- 18 and older
- Is Family Friendly
- Is Not Outdoors
- Is Wheelchair Accessible
- Snacks/beverages will be provided
- Rewarding experience
For more information please contact Ritchie T. Martin, Jr., Journey House VITA Site Coordinator Rmartin@journeyhouse.org