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Live United! Volunteer Income Tax Assistance North Texas
ORGANIZATION: North Texas Area United Way
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Since 1969 volunteers have provided free tax assistance and prepared millions of federal tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This program, under the guidance of the IRS, helps provide free tax preparation service for the underserved low to moderate income populations that include the elderly; disabled; limited English proficient; non-urban and Native American taxpayers.
Since 2004, North Texas Area United Way and the Community Asset Building coalition have promoted the VITA program to endorse financial stability among the working poor and raise awareness of the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, credits which can sometimes be worth as much as $6,000 or more for qualifying families.
VITA volunteers will help prepare and file basic federal income tax returns for eligible working individuals and families with incomes of less than $49,000. No previous accounting or tax experience is needed to volunteer, but all volunteers must receive free training and certification in basic tax preparation and use of the TaxSlayer software. Volunteers may also opt for training in intermediate and advanced tax return preparation. Once certified, volunteers will be assigned to VITA sites throughout North Texas.
In Tax Year 2015, volunteers prepared 3115 tax returns bringing in over $3.6 million in refunds back to our community and hardworking families and individuals.
Please join us this year as we continue our mission to serve and to Live United!
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About North Texas Area United Way
Location:
1105 Hollilday St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, US
Mission Statement
To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the North Texas community.
Description
The United Way focuses on three primary areas - Education, Health and Income by
EDUCATION - supporting agencies that develop and administer programs specifically designed to meet the needs of early childhood development through pre-school and school readiness, and afterschool programs that promote education and develop character and confidence in children and youth. The goal is to assure that children are ready for kindergarten and youth stay in school and graduate.
HEALTH - supporting agencies that develop and administer programs that provide nutrition to the older adults and handicapped citized in our area through both congregate meals and meals-on-wheels. Collaboration with the City of Wichita Falls Transportation Department to encourage use of the city's special programs to accommodate the needs of the targeted community. The goal is to assure that these citizens to maintain their independence.
INCOME - supporting agencies that develop and administer programs that provide education in personal finance and job training to assist clients in obtaining jobs. The NTAUW, in collaboration with the IRS and several other organizations, provides FREE income tax preparation to qualified citizens. Association with the national FamilyWize Prescription program, and accepted by most pharmacies, provides citizens the ability to receive up to a 75% discount on prescriptions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1105 Holliday StWichita Falls, TX 76301
DATE POSTED
June 3, 2016
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Office Reception
- Basic Computer Skills
- Program Management
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16