Nonprofit
Published 11/10/25 6:16PM

VITA Tax Preparer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Mateo, CA
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    February 3, 2026, 11:00 AM GMT-8
    End Date:
    April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM GMT-7
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Tuesdays: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM , Wednesdays: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM , & 1-2 Saturdays a month: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15

    Description

    Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax preparation services to eligible individuals - including low-income families, seniors, and those with limited English proficiency. As a volunteer you will gain valuable skills while helping your community.

    Responsibilities:

      • Interviews taxpayers using the IRS Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet
      • Provide high-quality tax return preparation to taxpayers who qualify for VITA assistance
      • Prepare only returns that are within their certification level(s) and within the scope of the program
      • Enter tax information into the TaxSlayer software
      • Obtain signatures for E-File authorization
      • Answer questions and/or use available resources to assist taxpayers
      • Adhere to Quality Site Requirements and Volunteers Standards of Conduct at all times
      • Maintain taxpayer privacy and confidentiality standards

    Location

    On-site
    4031 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, California, US

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