Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) II

Catalog description

Students will be trained in tax preparation services and a supporting software program. Students will then prepare federal and state income tax returns for qualifying elderly and low-income individuals. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to low-income people, person with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Students will gain experience in providing income tax service to clients and in preparing actual returns. Students will serve as supervisors of first-year students participating in the program. They will provide training, scheduling, problem resolution and auditing services. Prerequisites: AC 383