Tax Clinic Volunteer
Our VITA Tax Clinic provides free income tax preparation and filing to eligible taxpayers. Using drop-off and virtual services, we also screen all clients for valuable tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Special Requirements:
Must complete IRS Tax Law training and Tax Preparation System training (18+ hours both online & in person) at your own pace, before certification deadline
Duties
- Screening taxpayers for service eligibility
- Completing intake process through interviewing clients prior to collecting information
- Ensuring tax returns are accurate and without errors by verifying tax documents and supporting documentation
- Confirming client forms are complete and ready for intake
- Answering intake and eligibility questions by text, phone, and email
- Helping to maintain a healthy and safe flow of clients
Dates and times available
- Opportunity is available mid-January through April 15th or the federal filing deadline
- Training begins mid-November annually
- These volunteer opportunities are available in three-hour shifts.
- At the beginning of each year, the beginning and ending dates for volunteer opportunities will be posted on our Volunteer Page
For more info about becoming a TAP Volunteer or to start the your journey volunteering with us please visit www.tapintohope.org/volunteer.
For more info about the training and requirements to be a TAP VITA Tax Clinic Volunteer please contact Teffany Henderson at teffany.henderson@nulltapintohope.org