Volunteer Income Tax Assistance II

Catalog description

The second in a sequence of two courses designed for students in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Students who successfully passed BUSA 59 will apply their tax knowledge by assisting low income individuals and families with tax return preparation. Current tax preparation software will be used to file tax returns with the IRS under the scope of the VITA program. Students will assist in development of a tax practice administration, a system of quality control, and enhance communication skills through taxpayer interviews and explaining results of tax returns.