Volunteer tax prep

Through an integrated training model (online self-training, videos, and software simulation) you can learn tax preparation in a matter of days. You will receive training to provide free tax help for low-to-moderate income families who need assistance preparing their tax. Intake Managers - Assist families at the tax site by their collecting tax documents, making photocopies, and assisting them with their Intake and Interview Sheet. These applications and handbooks are designed to provide training and basic administrative guidelines.

The IRS provides both paper and electronic products to assist volunteer tax preparers in achieving the goals of providing high quality services and preparing an accurate return each and every time.

The IRS is granting taxpayers a 90-day payment extension without interest or late payment penalties. If you are unable to pay your tax bill in full on or before the due date, the IRS can assist you with a payment plan. Tax Prep is a committed project running from mid-January through mid-April. To find a location near you, please visit the AARP Foundation Tax -Aide Site Locator and enter your zip code to start your search.

Weekly Monday - Friday Evening. Join the largest volunteer -run tax preparation and assistance service. Find volunteer opportunities.

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For fastest service visit IRS. Get your tax return done at a free tax clinic. Host a free tax clinic at your organization.

Quality Reviewer – You review tax returns completed by volunteer tax prep arers, ensuring that every taxpayer receives top quality service and that the tax returns are error-free. Serve your community as a volunteer tax preparer! Volunteer at a local tax clinic. No Professional Experience Required!

This program promotes financial well-being, one of United Way’s nine Steps to Success. You will gain knowledge about basic tax law and earn IRS certification to serve as a volunteer preparer. All new tax preparers are required to pass tests on ethics test and basic tax law prior to volunteering. Online assistance is also available.

Free training is available. Publication Personal Income Tax. List of Low Income Tax Clinics. The primary training is self-paced online training.

Instructor-led training may be available depending on the site and location. Tax preparers also receive training on the tax preparation software used to prepare taxes.

You do not need any prior knowledge or training to volunteer. The most important requirements are a friendly attitude and willingness to commit three to four hours a week through mid-April. Good organizational skills are important, and tax preparers will need basic computer skills to learn our TaxSlayer software.

This option provides free online federal and state tax preparation and filing assistance for tax payers earning less than $60per year. It is easy, safe, secure, and 1 free.