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2023 VITA Volunteer Tax Prep - No tax experience necessary!
ORGANIZATION: Food Bank For New York City
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81 people are interested
For over 20 years, Food Bank For New York City’s FREE citywide tax assistance program has put more than $1.2 billion back into the pockets of low-income New Yorkers and has saved filers over $200 million in tax preparation fees.
We operate an IRS-sponsored VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program and rely on hundreds of dedicated volunteers to ensure filers get the refunds they deserve, which reduces poverty and food insecurity. For Tax Season 2023, we need support in three models of tax filing services:
1. In-Person Virtual Preparer: Volunteers work alongside Food Bank tax staff at various community-based locations across NYC to assist tax clients on-site.
2. Virtual VITA Back End Tax Preparer: Volunteers work alongside tax staff at Food Bank’s Back End tax preparation centers to complete returns submitted electronically from our network of Intake Sites across NYC. 3.Remote VITA Tax Preparer: Volunteers use a computer with internet access to prepare returns remotely and securely from home/work supported by Food Bank tax staff to help individuals file returns virtually.
2023 Goal: Complete 20,000 tax returns and provide $36 million in refunds for low-income households and save filers $9 million in retail preparation fees.
As a volunteer tax preparer, you’ll have the opportunity to:
✓Be a Tax Hero! Return an average of $57,000 in refunds to low-income New Yorkers to help put the next meal on the table, pay rent and bills, and save for emergencies.
✓ Obtain FREE IRS tax certification, training from Food Bank experts, and transferrable financial skills.
✓ Choose between Contactless In-Person and Remote VITA shifts, with options available six days a week.
✓Build relationships with members of your community and fellow tax volunteers at weekly sessions from January through April.
✓ Receive a certificate of completion from the IRS and reference letter from Food Bank.
Recruitment for our 2023 VITA season has closed. If you are interested in participating in our 2024 season, please express interest here.
Visit our website https://foodbanknyc.org/vita or email us at taxvolunteer@foodbanknyc.org for additional information.
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About Food Bank For New York City
Location:
39 Broadway, Floor 10, New York, NY 10006, US
Mission Statement
We empower every New Yorkers to achieve food security for good.
Description
Driven by our mission to empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good, we harness the collective power of our network of food providers, partners, and volunteers to activate the right resources, supports, and expertise across the five boroughs. Our work with more than 800 soup kitchens, food pantries, and campus partners provides immediate and reliable access to food and nutrition education, while our economic empowerment programs give people the tools and know-how to improve their financial wellness. Community by community, we work together to make progress on a more hopeful, dignified, and equitable future for all. To learn more about our impact or get involved, visit foodbanknyc.org.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations New York, NY 10006
DATE POSTED
August 9, 2023
SKILLS
- Financial Auditing
- Budgeting
- ETC / Tax Assistance
- Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Service Assistance
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 3-4 hours per week from mid-January through mid-April.
- All volunteers must attend a Food Bank training and complete these three Link & Learn exams on the IRS website: 1) Volunteer Standards of Conduct Exam, 2) Intake/Interview and Quality Review Exam, 3) Basic or Advanced Exam.