Goodwill North Georgia

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Volunteer

Objective:
To provide free income tax preparation for low to moderate income level clients.  Use knowledge of federal, state, and local tax codes and publications to either screen tax payers, prepare returns, and/or quality review the prepared return to ensure that the taxpayer does not pay undue taxes and receives appropriate credits.

Major responsibilities:
Complete all training on Tax Wise software and pass the Internal Revenue Service examination to become a certified income tax preparer.  Upon completion and certification, use this knowledge and skill to assist clients with basic to intermediate income tax preparation.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have a high school diploma as well as thorough knowledge of tax laws and proficiency in math and computer applications.  Must become certified through the Internal Revenue Service prior to the beginning of the tax season.

Training required:
Must complete Tax Wise and VITA training through the Internal Revenue Service and pass the IRS certification exam with a score of 80% of above; volunteer orientation by Volunteer Coordination, assigned supervisor, and staff.

Time and place:
Flexible time (2 hour minimum per week)