*Updated September 2022
Montgomery County Community Action Agency's(CAA) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is currently looking for volunteers for the upcoming tax season. CAA VITA has been assisting Montgomery County Residents for the past 25+ years. CAA VITA will be following a Hybrid model, we will be completing in-person sessions and VIRTUAL sessions. We provide all the materials and training to ALL volunteers, we only required a 3/4-hour commitment a week during tax season. We are flexible with the hours and volunteers can choose any of the various locations. Starting in 2022, our program is authorized for MCPS SSL hours.
The VITA program is recruiting volunteers for the upcoming tax season (January – April 2023) to serve as:
- Appointment schedulers: Make appointments for clients, explain required documents, and follow up with clients to remind them of their appointment date and time.
- Preparers: Prepare current, prior year, and amended federal and state income tax returns using our hybrid model. Must have the capacity to communicate with staff and taxpayers in person. Must have a Basic or Advanced level certification from the IRS. Training will be provided to all volunteers.
- Quality Reviewers: Review tax returns for accuracy and completeness. Must have a Basic or Advanced certification from the IRS. Must be able to review the return online and communicate with taxpayers and preparers.
- Interpreters: Use telephone or Zoom to interpret for volunteers and clients during tax preparation.
- Intake Screeners: Screen clients to ensure they are Montgomery County residents who meet the income guidelines of VITA. Ensure that clients have all identification and required forms.
For those interested in any of the volunteer opportunities listed above, please contact the VITA program at 240-777-1123 or at VITA@montgomerycountymd.gov.
