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Volunteers Needed for the
IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
The VITA program provides
basic income tax assistance to low-income taxpayers. Prior tax
preparation experience is helpful, but not necessary. Volunteers will be
required to demonstrate an ability to prepare basic tax returns by
passing an open book certification exam. Prospective volunteers will be
provided with a study guide to the certification exam, IRS Publication
17 and an IRS Volunteer Resource Guide.
The VITA
program offers low-income taxpayers free electronic filing of returns,
which are prepared using the TaxWise software package. Training in
using the software is provided. There are VITA sites located in every
county in the capital district area. If interested in learning more
details or to volunteer, please contact Wally Donnelly at
wdonnel2@nycap.rr.com or (518)
437-1897 before the end of February.
Thank you!
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