VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARER

Tax preparation volunteers donate their time to make sure those with limited incomes are able to complete tax returns in a timely fashion, enabling them to receive proper tax credits and refunds. After certification training, provide basic tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. Volunteers will provide free, high quality service and uphold the highest of ethical standards to establish public trust.

Skills:

* Tax training and certification will be provided. No prior tax preparation experience is necessary - just a desire to learn.

* Willingness to share time, skills, and interests. Required time commitment of at least 4 hours per week throughout tax season.

* Basic computer skills for inputting tax return information.

* Work with the public in a helpful and supportive manner.

* Interviewing skills training will be provided as needed.

* Friendly, dependable, and flexible.

* Bilingual volunteers a plus.

Responsibilities:

* Attend tax law training, including training on the use of electronic filing software.

* Successfully pass IRS certification test on required tax law knowledge.

* Interview client regarding all income, deductions and allowable credit(s).

* Provide high-quality assistance to all taxpayers.

* Directly prepare taxpayer’s return based on information provided by taxpayer.

* Answer tax related questions.

* Greet taxpayers as they enter the facility

* Prepare tax returns using electronic filing software (wherever possible).

OTHER:

Highschool students encouraged to apply

Applicants w/ no drivers license encouraged to apply as long as one has reliable transportation

TIME: Evenings, Weekends (e.g. M-F- 4p-8p, Sat./Sun 10a-2pm) (know that times may change)