Organization Info
AccountAbility Minnesota
2610 University Ave W
Suite 450
St Paul, Minnesota 55114
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Individual Tax Reviewer
Project Description:
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All tax returns completed by AccountAbility Minnesota (AAM) volunteers go through a quality review process -- this makes AAM top notch in the field of free tax preparation. Reviewers provide free on-site review of all tax returns prepared by AAM’s volunteer tax preparers. They ensure that every customer receives top quality service and that the returns are accurate.
Major responsibilities
• Review completed state and federal returns using tax software
• Work cooperatively iwth AAM staff and other volunteers to proivde high-quality service to customers
• Follow guidelines and procedures outlined in AAM’s Volunteer Training Manual
Impact
The impact of a tax reviewer’s work is immediate. Reviewers will help customers navigate the tax system to claim the tax benefits they have earned. This can be life altering for customers who are not aware that they qualify for these tax credits. In some cases, our volunteers help people increase their annual income by up to 40% through their tax refund.
Benefits to volunteer
• Gratifying volunteer work – each tax return can bring an average of $1,800 to AAM customers
• Free in-depth training on individual tax preparation
• Develop new skills and gain valuable experiences working with AAM’s customers, volunteers and staff
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Skills Category:
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Accounting/Auditing
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Additional Skills Required:
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Qualifications:
• Volunteers should have experience filing their own tax returns or be an accounting/tax student taking a college level tax preparation class
• Ability to volunteer one four hour shift per week during tax season - from the last week of January through April 17, 2012
• Enjoy working in a diverse ethnic and socio-economic environment
• Computer proficient
Requirements
• Have volunteered as an AAM tax preparer for at least two years or prepared at least one year and received a referral from a current AAM reviewer
• Attend 10 – 15 hours of training in January
• Successfully complete (open book) IRS Certification Test – basic, intermediate and advanced levels
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Location:
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2610 University Ave. W.
Suite 450
St. Paul, Minnesota 55114
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Committment:
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 Ongoing Project
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Application Process:
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Click here to Apply
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