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 Thank You, Volunteers!
Seventy v olunteers gave 1,280 hours during the 2012 tax season. Whether serving as greeters, financial counselors, or tax preparers, all made an impact on the success of the 2012 Tax Services program!
This year there were 1 ,066 tax returns filed--over 100 more returns than in 2011. Because this service was free, individuals were able to save collectively $213,200 on tax preparation fees. Tax Volunteers helped community membersre receive total refunds of $1,584,230, which they can then put toward education, paying off debt, starting a savings account, or paying bills. Tax Volunteers impact lives by supporting the financial stability of our community members!
Rappahannock United Way will continue to hold Financial Freedom events throughout the year and can still use your help! Email Mary Ellen Hutcherson to learn more.
Volunteer as a Tax Preparer in 2013!
By volunteering one hour of your time, you could put over $5,000 into the pockets of a hardworking, low to moderate-income family. If you are interested in volunteering please contact mehutcherson@rappahannockunitedway.org or (540) 373-0041 ext. 314.
No prior experience required to volunteer.
Tax law training is provided free of charge. All volunteers must pass an "open book" test that certifies they are able to help prepare taxes. Classroom training is typically offered in December and January. Online training, Link and Learn, is also available through the IRS website. Volunteers only need to study and pass the Basic section.
Free Tax Services is through the Rappahannock Region Financial Stability Coalition. Learn more.
Opportunities for the 2013 Tax Season:
Volunteer Tax Preparer - Volunteer Tax Preparers work with clients in a one-on-one setting to help them file their annual federal and state tax returns. Tax Preparers use a computer program called TaxWise to enter in the clients' information and file their return electronically.
Greeter and Intake Volunteers - The Greeter and Intake Volunteer will work with clients when they initially come to the site to have their taxes prepared. The volunteer prepares client folders for tax preparers, assists with site preparation, greets and makes clients feel comfortable at the site, helps clients fill out the intake sheet, provides literature on financial literacy programs to interested clients.
 Volunteer Credit Counselor - Volunteer Credit Counselors will work with clients in a one-on-one setting to help clients obtain their credit score, understand their credit score, and find ways to improve their current financial situations.
Credit Report Intake Volunteer - Credit Report Intake Volunteers will work one-on-one with clients to input their personal information into Annual Credit Report.com to retrieve clients' credit reports and scores. These volunteers will not review the credit reports, they will just assist in retrieving and printing the reports.
Credit Report Review Day Greeter - Greeter Volunteers will work with clients when they initially come to the Credit Review Day events. These volunteers will greet the clients and make them feel comfortable at the site.
Tax Volunteer - Training Resources
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