This position assists low and moderate income , elderly and disabled taxpayers with filing federal and state tax returns (MN, WI, and IA). The role involves"
- Prepares tax forms using web-based software provided
- Asks taxpayers tax-related questions to prepare an accurate return
- Answers a taxpayer's tax-related questions, and explains the tax return
- Works within defined scope of program which places restrictions on returns that can be prepared to ensure we do not prepare returns for which we do not have effective training.
Orientation is provided for new volunteers in the fall and training for this position occurs in December and January and generally involves 40 hours of in person or remote training plus approximately 25 hours outside of class.
Preparation of returns occurs from February 1st to April 15th with volunteers proving from 4-8 hours per week. Volunteers are able to choose their level of commitment and are able to travel.
