Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Prep Help

Get Connected Icon Until Jan 1, 2020
Get Connected Icon Tesday & Thursday 9:30am-12:pm and 4:30-6:00pm; Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm
Expired

Description

Trained volunteer Tax Prepares will assist qualified clients by preparing simple tax returns.  All volunteers receive FREE comprehensive training and certification in partnership with the IRS. No experience is necessary. Volunteers receive the materials for self-study on basic income tax law for federal returns. In addition, several specific training sessions will take place beginning in November through late January prior to the kickoff of tax season. Volunteers are covered under the Volunteer Protection Act and are not accountable for tax returns filed to the IRS.

Benefits of Volunteering

  • Engage in meaningful volunteer work for people who are truly grateful for your assistance.
  • Free Training and flexible hours.
  • Gain a valuable and marketable skill. (Looks Great on a résumé)
  • Returning volunteers have opportunities for leadership roles or advanced training.

Volunteers who are also Enrolled Agents, CPAs, Attorneys,  and Certified Financial Planners can get CE credits

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Apr 17, 2020
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Brought to you by United Way of the Greater Capital Region

Location

Get Connected Icon 15 Trinity Place
Albany, NY  12202