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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

VITA PROGRAM VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is Free tax prep for low income, disabled & elderly to help keep more hard-earned dollars in their pockets.

If you want to make a difference and help people in our community, then becoming a VITA volunteer may be just right for you. We are looking for people to provide free tax help. You will receive all the tax training you need. Some good reasons why you should become a VITA volunteer.

  • Your help will make a difference. It’s people helping people.
  • No prior experience needed.  You’ll receive specialized training.
  • You can serve in a variety of roles, including Greeters, Basic or Advanced Level Preparers, Quality Reviewers, and Assistant Site Coordinators.
  • Free tax law training and materials.  You’ll learn how to prepare basic tax returns and learn about tax deductions and credits that benefit eligible taxpayers. You’ll learn how to use our Tax Slayer software.
  • Volunteer hours are flexible.  The VITA site is open from mid-January through the tax filing deadline in April. We prepare taxes by appointment only and the schedule is determined by volunteer availability.
  • Continuing education credits for tax pros.  Enrolled Agents and non-credentialed tax return preparers can earn credits when volunteering as a VITA instructor, quality reviewer or tax return preparer. 

Help! Have questions? Need help certifying? Struggling with a scenario or question? Just want to check an answer before you submit? Schedule a meeting now!

Ready to Get started?? 
There are lots of training resources available to you, including 

  • Volunteer Application required to volunteer for Jennings Couny United Way.
  • VITA Central – The IRS e-Learning & Certification site. This is where you will take the test. You must create a username and password for VITA Central: Link & Learn Certification
    • Your Name & Address must match your Drivers license or State Issued ID EXACTLY.
  • Practice Lab- The IRS provided Taxslayer Practice Lab. When you get to the point where you need access to the Practice Lab, call our office for the initial password necessary to access the Practice Lab area, then you must create your own unique username and password for Practice Lab. vita.taxslayerpro.com
  • Prosperity Now VITA Train Training Platform: Returning volunteers can start with Module 12. And use the other modules for review.
    • If you choose to certifiy at Advanced (encouraged), you do NOT need to take Basic
    • Please note that you can only take the test twice
    • The test is NOT TIMED and is OPEN BOOK so If you are unsure of an answer, don’t guess!
    • You may find it most helpful to use the test booklet to take the test first and then enter your answers into the online test. Be sure to read the online questions carefully to make sure that your answers are correct.
    • You will find these links necessary:
  • If you do not pass the certification test the first time:
    • Don’t fret!
    • Don’t take the test again until we talk
    • DO print your answers, and let’s review them together.

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