Open call for volunteers!
Are you ready to volunteer?
Thank you for your interest in being a volunteer for the Community Tax Centers. The deadline to volunteer for the 2008 tax season has passed. If you would like to be added to the list for the 2009 tax season please e-mail the Volunteer Coordinator, Franziska Gonzalez
Franziska Gonzalez
Franzisk.Gonzalez@foundcom.org
Phone: 817-461-3936
Thank you for your interest!
See you in 2009
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Volunteer Positions
IRS Volunteer Agreement
Each Community Tax Center volunteer must submit a signed copy of the IRS Volunteer Agreement prior to preparing tax returns.
This agreement outlines the volunteer code of conduct. By signing, volunteers agree to:
- Treat all taxpayers professionally, courteously, and respectfully
- Safeguard the confidentiality of taxpayer information
- Apply the tax laws equitably and accurately to the best of their ability
- Only prepare returns within the scope of their training and experience
- Exercise reasonable care in the use and protection of equipment and supplies
- Not solicit business from taxpayers they assist
- Not accept payment for the services they provide
Volunteer Tax Preparer Certification
An accurate return is the most important aspect of providing quality service to the taxpayer. To ensure that volunteers are capable of preparing accurate returns, the certification tests cover the major components of return preparation including understanding and applying tax law; screening and interviewing taxpayers; using references, resources, and tools; and conducting quality reviews.
Link and Learn Certification Test
- Attend the appropriate training class (es) Contact Cecilia Garcia if you have questions.
- Use Link and Learn, the e-learning tool created by the IRS. Link and Learn has 5 separate training courses: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Military, and International. Go to http://www.irs.gov/app/vita/index.jsp.
