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Every year in Fairburn and surrounding communities on the Southside of metro Atlanta, hardworking, low-to-moderate income families lack access to affordable trained tax preparers and fail to claim important tax credits. In partnership with the IRS, Phi Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will provide free tax preparation and electronic filing services by IRS-trained and certified volunteers. For more than 50 years, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has been providing free tax preparation services and asset building resources to working families in communities across the nation.

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Join VITA and make a difference in the lives of families in your community by preparing tax returns for individual taxpayers. VITA volunteers make a direct impact on the financial well-being of thousands of households in their communities by helping them maximize their refunds and possibly receive one of the largest checks of the year---their tax refunds. Phi Tau Omega's VITA site will be open to offer assistance monthly on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, as well as the 3rd Thursdays beginning February 2024-April 2024.  You can volunteer at your convenience according to your availability.

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We are looking to fill the following positions:

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Greeter/Screener – You greet everyone visiting the site to create a pleasant atmosphere. You screen taxpayers to determine the type of assistance they need and confirm they have the necessary documents to complete their tax returns. Tax law certification is not required for this position.

 

Tax Preparer – You complete and successfully certify in tax law training, including the use of electronic filing software, to provide free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers.

 

Interpreter – You provide free language interpreter services to customers who are not fluent in English. Basic tax knowledge is helpful, but it is not required for this position.

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Greeter/Screener

Requires completion of the IRS online volunteer certification process

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Tax Preparer

Requires completion of the IRS online volunteer certification process and completion of the IRS volunteer tax preparer certification training.

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Interpreter

Requires completion of the IRS online volunteer certification process

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Attention VITA volunteer tax preparers! Get prepared for the IRS volunteer certification test by attending one of these IRS instructor led training sessions:

 

Virtual VITA training focused on tax law:

Tuesday, November 14: 5:30-8:30
(Click HERE to review all details for this session)
 

Thursday, November 16: 5:30-:8:30

MS Teams invite will be forwarded to you
once you register HERE

 

In-person training focused on tax law,
sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,
Phi Tau Omega Chapter

Saturday, December 2: 10:30-2:30

Fairburn Branch Fulton County Library 

60 Valley View Drive

Fairburn, GA 30213

Space is limited (CLICK HERE)

Registration deadline is Friday, November 24

 

In person VITA training focused on tax law, sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Phi Tau Omega Chapter

Saturday, December 9: 12:00-4:00

The Gathering Place Community Center Auditorium
6280 Bryant Street
Union City, GA 30291

Space is limited (CLICK HERE)

Registration deadline is Friday, December 1

*Important: Please bring your laptop for training.
Space is limited so register for the training today!