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1 person is interested
Tax volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Iowa Legal Aid
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
Key responsibilities:
- Assist clients with identifying and gathering key documents to assist with tax preparation.
- Including gathering bank statements, ordering tax transcripts, etc.
- Provide clients with needed assistance in filling out forms or complying with document requests.
- Prepare Federal and State returns needed to bring clients into filing compliance.
- Provide clients with basic record-keeping tips and pointers to assist client in being more successful going forward.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor(s).
Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience of individual tax preparation.
- Strong computer skills.
- Pleasant, patient and dependable.
Training and Support:
- Volunteer will be trained on Iowa Legal Aid’s computer and telephone systems as well as office equipment.
- Volunteer will receive support and supervision from Iowa Legal Aid’s staff and/or AmeriCorps members.
Time Commitment:
- The time commitment will depend on the volunteer’s availability and Iowa Legal Aid’s needs.
Position Location:
- Majority of volunteer’s work will be done in the regional office during regular business hours.
- Iowa Legal Aid offices are located in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo.
Position Benefits:
- Work with dedicated, passionate and collegial staff and volunteers.
- Positively impact members of your community.
If you are interested in this volunteer position, please visit the "Careers and Volunteers" page at www.iowalegalaid.org
More opportunities with Iowa Legal Aid
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Iowa Legal Aid
Location:
1111 9TH ST STE 230, DES MOINES, IA 50314, US
Mission Statement
Iowa Legal Aid makes hope, dignity and justice available to low-income Iowans through legal assistance and education that protects fundamental rights, basic necessities and access to the judicial system; challenges policies and practices that harm low-income persons; and empowers clients to advocate effectively for themselves and their communities.
Description
Iowa Legal Aid is a not-for-profit organization that provides free legal assistance to low-income Iowans. It is a statewide program serving residents of all 99 Iowa counties with ten regional offices located in Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Mason City, Des Moines, Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque and Waterloo. Iowa Legal Aid handles civil legal issues involving basic necessities, fundamental rights and physical safety, such as: health care, consumer rights, education, employment, individual rights, housing, debt collection, family law and government benefits.
In addition to its staff members, Iowa Legal Aid fulfills its mission with the help of volunteers including attorneys, students, interpreters, former clients, retirees and other community members.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
112 East 3rd StreetOttumwa, IA 52501
DATE POSTED
July 6, 2016
SKILLS
- ETC / Tax Assistance
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Knowledge and experience of individual tax preparation. Strong computer skills.