United Way Seeks Income Tax Prep Volunteers

November 22, 2013

United Way of Escambia County is seeking volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA).

VITA volunteers provide free tax preparation help for those with low-to-moderate income. In 2013, 52 volunteers  helped return over $900,000 in earned income tax credit and a total of over $2.8 million in refunds to 2,055 families in  our community. The overall financial impact of this initiative was $3.3 million

VITA volunteers will:

  • Volunteer in the role of either as a Tax Preparer or Greeter.
  • Be able to commit to one to four hours per week from January 14th
  • Receive IRS training and certification.
  • Expand your knowledge of federal tax return procedures.
  • Add a new skill to your resume.
  • Receive CRA credit (for depository institutions only).
  • Serve local citizens and help stimulate the local economy.

VITA site locations will include Pensacola State College (multiple campuses), Friendship Missionary Baptist Church,  Central Credit Union (Spring Street branch) and St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Navarre. Sites will open January  14, 2014.

Training starts for volunteers in December for sites in Pensacola, Milton and Navarre. United Way will train tax preparers and greeters. The online portion of the training can be completed at the  volunteer’s pace.

To become a VITA volunteer,  call (850) 444-7128 or email name and contact information to lyndi@unitedwayescambia.org.

Comments

Comments are closed.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Features, News