BECOME A VOLUNTEER

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS:

 

Those who wish to volunteer as a certified tax preparer are required to complete 11 hours of training (8 hours or IRS Process Based Training/Tax Law and 3 hours of TaxWise Online).

 

To become a certified tax preparer you must successfully complete at least the Basic module of the IRS 2010 Link & Learn Taxes program and pass the certification test. Classroom training will be provided.

 

To register, click here (deadline: December 31, 2010).

Already a volunteer and need to register for training? Click here.

 

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A VOLUNTEER:

  • Receive free training on using TaxWise software from the IRS.
  • Receive a Certificate of Appreciation at the end of tax season.
  • Become a certified VITA preparer for the IRS.
  • Meet like-minded people interested in helping your community.
  • Strengthen your resume.