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9 people are interested
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - No tax experience is needed!
ORGANIZATION: Pikes Peak United Way
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
What is VITA? VITA is an IRS-supported, free income tax preparation program for qualifying families throughout the Pikes Peak region. VITA volunteers help families complete and submit tax forms, apply for Earned Income Tax Credit, and begin a path toward financial stability.
Who are VITA Volunteers?
- Certified Public Accountants
- Accountant of Finance Professionals
- Students Studying Accounting
- Experienced individuals who prepare their own taxes
- Anyone with a little to no tax experience who is WILLING to learn
You can help in SIX great ways!
- Schedulers
- Take calls in our 211 Call Center to schedule VITA appointments.
- Greeters
- Welcome taxpayers & oversee sign-in.
- Ensure families are directed to correct areas.
- Intake Specialist
- Ensure that the taxpayer has necessary information and documentation required to complete tax return.
- Explain the VITA packet to each taxpayer; assist them in completing information.
- Tax Preparers
- Participate in IRS tax training and complete certification.
- Prepare simple tax returns.
- Discuss the tax return with the taxpayer after the quality review process is completed.
- Interpreters
- Provide free interpretation and translation services to customers who are not fluent in English or may need assistance.
- Complete training for interpreters.
- Quality Reviewers
- Individuals who have volunteered 50+ hours with VITA or who have tax preparation experience who can:
- Check completed tax forms for errors.
- Circulate among tax preparation team to provide support and answer questions.
- Participate in IRS tax training and complete advanced level certification.
- Individuals who have volunteered 50+ hours with VITA or who have tax preparation experience who can:
There's training that will be provided (dates to be announced) and online training that is self-paced, preparing you to become a certified I.R.S. tax preparer. Support is provided by qualified mentors who will assist volunteers as needed.
Time Commitment: In order to be a VITA volunteer, you must be able to donate at least four (4) horus of your time per week during the tax season - January 15 through April 30, 2018.
Opportunities are available at six tax sites (pending confirmation) in El Paso County, during the day and evenings.
For more information on how to get involved please contact Deanna Toney at dtoney@ppunitedway.org or call (719) 955-0767
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About Pikes Peak United Way
Location:
518 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance youth success and family stability in the Pikes Peak Region by leading and lifting the most vulnerable in our community with mentorship, life resources and real job opportunities. Our signature programs and partner agencies intently focus on connecting youth and their families to resources at the beginning of their life journey to ensure access to fundamental needs of food, shelter and learning resources for all.
Description
Pikes Peak United Way is focused on mobilizing and growing the caring power in our community! Volunteers are a huge asset to our community and our 25+ local nonprofit partner agencies. We connect with agencies, schools, individuals, and corporations to develop volunteer opportunities that make an impact in Colorado Springs. By recruiting passionate people and organizations, we can affect positive and long-lasting change.
We invite you to join us in a variety of volunteer activities throughout the year. Take a look at our postings here and our website for even more opportunities! Visit www.ppunitedway.org.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
518 North Nevada AvenueColorado Springs, CO 80903
DATE POSTED
January 3, 2018
SKILLS
- Business Analysis
- Translation
- ETC / Tax Assistance
- Accounting
- Relationship Building
- Bookkeeping
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
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