Volunteers

Welcome to VITA:

Now, more than ever, volunteers across the country are tackling tough issues and working together to create a better life for all. The VITA volunteer directly prepares the taxpayer's income tax return based on information provided, or answers tax-related questions.

Contact Prof. Marilyn Sagrillo (sagrillm@uwgb.edu) for more information about volunteering your time.

Why Volunteer?

	To help others
	To gain a sense of achievement
	To acquire new skills and training
	To feel good about yourself
	To put your skills and abilities to meaningful use
	A chance to do interesting and challenging work

VITA Volunteers Will:

	Prepare Forms 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040 and W-4
	Assist taxpayers with state and local returns
	Identify all returns with "VITA"
	Make an entry on a Volunteer Assistance Worksheet each time service is given
	Refer taxpayers with complicated returns or questions to an IRS publication or to IRS or private professional assistance
	Quality review all returns prepared under VITA assistance
	Remind taxpayers, if necessary, that assistance is free
	Decline offers of payment

VITA Volunteers Will Not:

	Prepare complicated returns
	Distribute tax forms
	Answer technical questions for which they have not been trained
	Refer taxpayer to any one particular practitioner or firm
	Accept payment or compensation on behalf of individuals or organizations for providing tax assistance or preparing tax returns