VITA Certified Volunteer Tax Preparer - Bend

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people with low income, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, those who have limited English proficiency, and others who need assistance in preparing their tax returns. Volunteer Tax Preparers receive specialized training in IRS Tax Law and the use of IRS Tax Preparation software. They use these skills to work directly with eligible taxpayers and prepare their taxes. No previous tax preparation experience is required. Volunteers come from all walks of life: working professionals, retirees, college and high school students, and people who just want to help in their communities! Volunteers can expect to receive approximately 30 hours of training, most of which can be completed online. A typical volunteer schedule would be 3-4 hours on a weekday evening or a weekend afternoon during February, March, or April.