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PathWays PA's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax preparation to low-income filers so they can access valuable tax refunds and credits.

By volunteering only 3-4 hours a week during tax season, you alone can return over $30,000 to local working families! PathWays PA is looking for volunteers during the day, afternoons, evenings or Saturdays. No tax experience is required; free IRS-certified tax training is provided.

VITA volunteers will file tax returns, bringing thousands of dollars back to low-income working families; become an IRS-certified tax preparer; and get their own tax return filed for free.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Successfully pass open book IRS certification exam on required tax law knowledge
• Prepare federal & state returns.
• Conduct thorough interview with tax filer to obtain necessary information to prepare accurate return
• Review returns prepared by other volunteers to ensure accuracy
• Treat tax clients with respect and maintain their privacy & confidentiality
• Provide information about other programs, such as financial education & counseling, FAFSA, SNAP (food stamps), LIHEAP, Healthcare and asset development strategies that tax filers may be able to utilize.
• Commit to a set schedule of 3-4 hours each week during tax season to assist our tax clients. (January 22-April 17 th)

Qualifications:

• No tax experience is required; free IRS-certified tax training is provided.
• Comfort using computers
• Good interpersonal skills and comfort with a wide range of people;
• Strong interest in helping low-moderate income people become self-sufficient by accessing job supports (tax credits, financial counseling, SNAP, affordable health & child care, housing and education);
• Dependable, hard worker

Benefit to Volunteers:

• Learn new skills that will benefit you beyond the VITA Program and make you more marketable
• Become an IRS certified preparer
• Help people access their full refunds and federal and state tax credits
• Save filers hundreds of dollars in tax preparation fees
• Gain a sense of pride as you provide a valuable service to the community

Participate in an enjoyable and rewarding experience

Locations:

• Multiple locations available throughout Philadelphia and Delaware County

Investing your time in our VITA program is an investment in your local families and communities!

For more information about becoming a VITA volunteer, contact Maria Duncan-Prince at mduncan-prince@pathwayspa.org or at 610.543.5022 x239.