Volunteer Income Tax Assistance(VITA)

What we do

Prepare free tax returns for low income individuals.

What are the benefits to you?

Learn valuable skills Tax return preparation Dealing with a diverse group of clients

(people skills) Line items for your resume

IRS certification Community Service

I also wanted to mention that I can’t count the number of times, during our interviews that your name specifically and the VITA program come up. When the students talk about the program, they become animated. It is obvious that the program has added to their enthusiasm and confidence.

Temple Recruiter

What are the benefits to you?

Network with peers, faculty, professionals

End of season recognition banquet

I had the pleasure of attending two Saturday meetings for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)program in February of 2011. I was able to see community minded students, faculty, and alumnae from Temple University work with one another to help offer free tax return preparation for low- to moderate-income individuals and families who cannot afford accountants. With speaking with the students they trulyenjoy the experience year after year.

– Big 4 Recruiter

I attended a Saturday session of VITA last year and as was very impressed with the organization. The program was very well organized and the students had a very good understanding of the tax code and were able to deal with complex situations. There were more experienced professionals there to give them guidance. I observed the students interacting with the clients in a very professional and positive manner. This program will help the students in their career as they are gaining actual experience while still in college. In addition, the students are offering a very worthwhile program for the community. I look forward to attending another Saturday session this coming up year.

- Partner Regional CPA firm

What is required from you?

Pass IRS certification exam Exam may be taken online and at your

convenience

Online Course & Test http://www.irs.gov/app/vita/

What is required from you?

Attend training at Ambler campus January 16, 23 and 30

Show up and work We are open Saturdays 12-5, from

February 6 to April 9▪ 12-1 Team Meeting/Lunch/Setup where we

review what we learned the prior week, as well as any IRS updates issued that week.

What is required from you? Depends upon whether you elect for

the credit or volunteer option. Accounting 3581 – Co-op Study in

Accounting. Only open to students who have

completed Federal Tax Course receiving a grade of B or better.

Required to attend every week Volunteers are required to work a minimum

of 5 out of 10 weeks.

One more option (non credit) The Campaign for Working Families runs

multiple sites in the city. I have no information yet on their locations for 2016

Information at www.cwfphilly.org Register at

http://cwfphilly.volunteerhub.com Contact: Campaign for Working Families

1207 Chestnut St., 5th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19107

Questions?