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Recruiting Volunteers to Prepare Taxes
Learn how you can help people in your community with their taxes through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs
Get Ready to File Your Taxes
Be prepared for your taxes to ensure a smooth and efficient tax filing process.
Get Free Tax Help
Access free, reliable tax assistance from certified volunteers. Get the support you need to complete your tax return accurately and efficiently.
Instructor Tools
Instructor Guide 4555e
The mission of the VITA/TCE return preparation programs is to assist eligible taxpayers in satisfying their tax responsibilities by providing free tax return preparation. To establish the greatest degree of public trust, volunteers are required to maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct and provide quality service.
Lesson Plans
This lesson introduces students to the major components of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE) Programs’ return preparation process.
Classroom Presentations
The packet includes various course levels and certification process. The responsibilities of a VITA/TCE volunteer, including due diligence. Critical components involved in the return preparation process. Steps to verify taxpayer information using Form 13614-C. Tools available to assist in preparing and filing accurate tax returns. The procedures for helping a taxpayer with identity theft. And more.