BRATTLEBORO-AARP Foundation has kicked off volunteer recruitment for its Tax-Aide program, a volunteer-based tax preparation service that offers free in-person and online tax preparation and assistance nationwide to taxpayers with low to moderate income.
Volunteers may sign up to assist taxpayers with a number of roles available. Tax-Aide will train preparers. All levels and types of experience are welcome.
Volunteers typically come from a variety of industries and range from retirees to university students. The program also seeks people to provide technical and communications assistance, interpreters, and program leaders.
Because of the complexity of the U.S. tax code, many taxpayers overpay their taxes or turn to paid tax services they cannot afford, according to the news release provided by AARP. Some may forgo filing their taxes and miss out on the credits and deductions they've earned because they are unable to pay for assistance. Tax-Aide volunteers can help by providing necessary services in communities where there is the greatest need.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has grown since its inaugural team of just four volunteers in 1968 and has served over 68 million taxpayers since its inception. The program has volunteers in every state.
To learn about volunteer opportunities in Vermont, email vt1@aarpfoundationtaxaide.org or call 802-951-1304. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offered in coordination with the IRS.
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