Help put money back into the pockets of working families in Maryland -- become a Tax Volunteer!

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Help us keep money in the pockets of Maryland households who most need it! Tax Volunteers are trained and IRS certified to provide free tax preparation services for working families, helping them avoid costly tax prep fees and make the most of tax time credits.

Duties:

• Meet individually with clients at sites in Baltimore and across the state of Maryland & review tax documents
• Prepare tax returns using professional tax software
• Connect clients to meaningful savings opportunities like U.S. Savings Bonds

Qualifications:

• Must successfully complete free tax preparation training & pass IRS certification test
• Must maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to build rapport & discuss sensitive financial information with care
• Basic computer skills
• No prior tax experience is required, but an ability to prepare a basic tax return. Relevant classroom or work experience in tax law or accounting is helpful

Time Requirement:

• A minimum of three 4-6 hour volunteer shifts during tax season (January to April)

Training:

• Tax Volunteers are required to attend one 3 hour online training & 1.5 days of classroom training
• Training takes place on weekends & evenings during January at Towson University
• Both new and returning Tax Volunteers must pass an open-book IRS certification exam

Benefits:

• Gain professional skills while helping Maryland families boost their financial stability!
• Free tax law and tax preparation training, culminating in official IRS certification
• Support from trained tax professionals
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Volunteer Appreciation Party in May