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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

In addition, at select tax sites, taxpayers also have an option to prepare their own basic federal and state tax return for free using Web-based tax preparation software with an IRS-certified volunteer to help guide them through the process.

We are currently recruiting volunteers to join us in establishing the greatest degree of public trust by providing top quality service and upholding the highest of ethical standards.

Responsibilities Include:

• Attending Orientation and Volunteer Standards of Conduct Training provided by Florida Prosperity Partnership
• Attending tax law and electronic filing software training provided by the IRS and/or Florida Prosperity Partnership staff.
• Successfully pass the Tax Certification Exam with a score of 80% or better
• Provide high-quality tax return preparation services to all taxpayers by using the Intake/Interview form provided by the IRS to determine that all income, deductions and allowable credits are claimed.
• Include taxpayer in the preparation of the return.
• Refer customers with returns that are "out of scope" of the VITA/TCE program to a paid practitioner or firm.
• Advise the taxpayer that he/she is ultimately responsible for the information on the return
• Ensure all returns completed by tax preparer are quality reviewed by third party at the same level of certification