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There are volunteer opportunities for Greeters, Tax Preparers, Translators, Tax Transmitters, Vita Site CoordinatorsBabySitters, 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 2007 returns
  • Interview Taxpayer
  • Fill tax forms
  • Prepare the return for filing
E-File Tax Preparers
  • Must be certified as Vita Tax Preparers for 2007 returns
  • Must attend the TaxWise 2007 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 2007 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
  • Must be certified as Vita Tax Preparers for 2007 returns
  • 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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