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| There are volunteer opportunities for
Greeters, Tax
Preparers, Translators,
Tax Transmitters,
Vita Site Coordinators,
BabySitters, and
IT Consultants. While some opportunities require knowledge of tax
laws and certification, there are many opportunities to volunteer for those
who are not familiar with the tax laws.
Greeters
- Greet Taxpayers
- Make sure they are comfortable while
they wait
Tax Preparers
- Must be certified as VITA Tax Preparers
for 2006 returns
- Interview Taxpayer
- Fill tax forms
- Prepare the return for filing
E-File Tax Preparers
- Must be certified as Vita Tax Preparers for 2006
returns
- Must attend the TaxWise 2006 or prior
Training Classes
- Interview Taxpayer
- Enter the tax information into
TaxWise program in
the computer
- Generate an E-File
- Get signatures for E-filing
Translators
- Must be bilingual - since there are people with so
many different ethnic backgrounds, there is probably a
place for any volunteer who speaks two languages;
having taken a class in high school is not necessary;
what is necessary is the ability to enable communication
between the taxpayer and preparer.
- Help to interview Taxpayer when the Taxpayer is not
familiar with the language of the Tax Preparer
- Do not need to pass the Vita Tax Test 2006
- In some cases are spouses of the volunteers
Tax Transmitters
- Must be certified as Vita Tax Preparers for 2006
returns
- Accept E-Files from Tax Preparers
(on USB drives or over the network)
- Transmit batches of E-files to the IRS and the State
- Be ready to accept acknowledgements
and rework rejects
Site Coordinators
- Are responsible for overall smooth functioning of
the site
- Make sure that copies of required paperwork for
E-files are submitted to the IRS in a timely
fashion
Baby Sitters
- Do not require certification
- Help to keep young children of
taxpayers gainfully occupied while their parent(s) are
having their taxes prepared
- May be children of the volunteers
IT
Specialist/Consultant
- Do not require VITA certification
- Work directly with the site
coordinator
- Are familiar with PC, printer, and
software issues related to using TaxWise
- May be needed to set up and maintain
networks
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