ACC- 819 — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Training
Description: The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is an initiative sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to serve qualified individuals. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including: people who generally make $57,000 or less; people with disabilities; and limited English-speaking taxpayers. This course will teach students about income tax preparation, prepare students to apply for IRS VITA certification, in order to work with individuals and families with limited incomes to prepare tax returns - enabling them to receive proper tax credits and refunds. Completion of this course will allow students to volunteer, providing free, high-quality income tax service. 18.00 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)