Volunteer Quality Reviewer (Tax Attorney or Enrolled Agent)

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Recruiting Organization: Grow Brooklyn

Organization: Grow Brooklyn, Inc.

Location: On-Site (Brooklyn, NY) and some remote work

Commitment: Part-time, flexible hours, evenings and weekends

Position Overview

Grow Brooklyn, Inc. is seeking qualified tax professionals--tax attorneys or enrolled agents--to volunteer as Volunteer Quality Reviewers for this Fall to assist our Free Tax Prep service for low- to moderate income self-employed or small business owners. This role is essential in ensuring the accuracy of tax returns for self-employed individuals, small businesses, and corporate clients. As a Quality Reviewer, you will use your expertise to review prepared tax returns, ensuring compliance with IRS standards and regulations, particularly focusing on the complex tax situations of self-employed individuals, small business owners, and corporations.

This volunteer role could lead to a part-time paid position during tax season, based on performance and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tax returns prepared by volunteer tax preparers, specifically focusing on self-employment, small business (Schedule C), and corporate (1120/1120S) returns to ensure accuracy and compliance with IRS standards.
• Ensure compliance with IRS rules and regulations, particularly those relating to self-employment, small business, and corporate taxation, including deductions, credits, and reporting requirements.
• Identify potential errors and discrepancies in tax returns, and communicate them to preparers for correction.
• Verify documentation and accuracy of income, deductions, credits, and compliance for self-employed, small business, and corporate taxpayers.
• Provide guidance and clarification to tax preparers on complex tax issues related to self-employment, corporate taxation, including estimated taxes, allowable deductions, and income reporting.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality are met for each tax return before submission to the IRS.
• Assisting with delivering in-person workshops and webinars to interested self-employed taxpayers.

Qualifications

• Licensed CPA, tax attorney, or enrolled agent with experience in tax preparation and review, including self-employed, small business, and corporate returns.
• In-depth knowledge of IRS tax codes and procedures, specifically regarding self-employment (Schedule C), small businesses, and corporate returns (1120/1120S).
• Familiarity with IRS guidelines for VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) programs is a plus.
• Must take and pass the IRS VITA and SE Pilot certification tests with a score of 80% or higher.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify potential tax issues.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively with volunteer tax preparers.
• A strong passion for social and economic justice, anti-racism, and empowering the lives of low-income, senior, and immigrant populations.

Time Commitment

• Flexible hours are available during tax season (September-January).
• Volunteers are encouraged to commit to at least 4-8 hours per week.

Benefits

• Use your expertise to make a meaningful impact in the community by helping low-income individuals, small business owners, and corporate clients.
• Earn continuing education (CE) credits where applicable.
• Gain valuable volunteer experience in tax law and client services.
• Potential for part-time paid employment during tax season.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring