Help us fight poverty by keeping 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:
Prepare tax returns for clients at sites in Baltimore and across the state of Maryland & review tax documents
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
Computer skills
No prior tax experience is required
Time Requirement:
A minimum of three 4-6 hour volunteer shifts during tax season (January to April)
Training:
Tax Volunteers are required to attend 3 training sessions totaling roughly 12 hours
Training takes place virtually over Zoom during January
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
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CASH (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope) Campaign of Maryland
Location:
575 S Charles St, STE 500, BALTIMORE, MD 21202, US
Mission Statement
The CASH Campaign promotes programs, products, and policies that increase the financial security of low to moderate-income individuals and families across the state.
Description
To accomplish its mission, CASH Campaign:
1. Leads a network of direct service providers that offer free tax preparation, financial education and coaching, benefits screening, and access to appropriate financial services;
2. Builds program capacity of local asset-building coalitions, partners, and practitioners;
3. Coordinates and expands access to free, fact-based financial education;
4. Leads research on program practices and innovative state policies;
5. Gathers and disseminates information on effective program practices and policies; and
6. Advocates for policies that promote financial security.
Community
Education & Literacy
Justice & Legal
WHEN
Wed Jan 06, 2021 - Tue Apr 06, 2021
WHERE
575 S Charles StSuite 500Baltimore, MD21201
(39.28254,-76.61441)
DATE POSTED
December 17, 2020
SKILLS
Tax Law
ETC / Tax Assistance
Accounting
Customer Service
Basic Computer Skills
Social Work
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
15-16 hrs training and at least 12 hrs volunteering
Must attend training and pass IRS certification exam
