ACCT M51 — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Introduces the preparation of Federal and California income tax returns and use of tax preparation software. Emphasizes tax topics including capital gains and losses, business income and expenses, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, Child and Dependent Care Credit, filing status, dependency exemptions, basic deductions, and adjustments. Serves the local community as students participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program prepare income tax returns for qualifying individuals at no cost.