Do you like to help others? Do you like to perform tasks completely and accurately? Do you have an interest in accounting or numbers? Then the Making Connections program in SW Iowa is looking for you. Volunteers are needed to help prepare tax returns as part of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
VITA volunteers are provided free training, self study materials, and software necessary to prepare basic income tax returns including Forms 1040EZ, 1040A, and 1040. Training will be conducted in December 2008 and January 2009.
In return for the training, VITA volunteers will assist individuals and families in southwest Iowa communities with preparing tax returns. VITA volunteers will work at selected community sites during tax season. The IRS waives liability for VITA volunteers.
To find out more about the VITA program contact, Mary Beth Kaufman, SW Iowa Making Connections coordinator at 1-877-256-0801 or 712-755-3104 or e-mail: mbkaufma@iastate.edu. Interested persons will need to complete a one page application. Details of the program and an application are also available on the web at /shelby/finances.htm. Click on ‘Southwest Iowa Making Connections’ on the right hand side of the page.
The SW Iowa Making Connections Program provides free tax preparation to low and moderate income families so they can claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Care Tax Credits. The program is coordinated by Iowa State University Extension with funding and support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Department of Human Services, Iowans for Social and Economic Development (ISED) and numerous local organizations.
Mary Beth Kaufman, ISU Extension Resouce Management Field Specialist
10/30/2008