Volunteer Opportunity

Are you detail oriented and enjoy problem-solving? Volunteer Tax Preparers provide free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. These volunteers will work one-on-one with individuals and families to prepare tax returns and serve as a legitimate and trusted resource and support person to ensure clients file correctly and receive resources around managing return and/or owed taxes.

Some of the languages our clients speak include Vietnamese, Russian, and Spanish, so language skills are a plus! However, interpretation services will be provided when needed. Tax Law certification is required for this position, and volunteers will be supported in this training, including the use of electronic filing software. IRCO will provide training resources/courses for certification and use of Tax Slayer software.

Tax Preparers may also be eligible for role of Quality Reviewer. Quality Reviewer volunteers will review each tax return completed by volunteer tax preparers, correct errors, ensure that every taxpayer receives top quality service, and provide substantive tax knowledge and guidance to volunteers. Quality Reviewers can also assist the Site Coordinators by answering basic volunteer questions regarding the software or filing process. We are looking for volunteers with experience and knowledge of filing for previous tax years. This can look like volunteering for Tax Year 2023 or 2022 at a VITA clinic or having experience filing taxes professionally.