.Earned Income Tax Credit , VITA Sites & Volunteering

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable credit that returns Federal and State government dollars to working families and individuals through a credit on their taxes as a refund.    To find out if you are eligible for the credit .....>>>more>>>

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program - VITA offers free tax help to low to moderate income persons.  Volunteers help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country.  Vita sites throughout Long Island are located at community centers, libraries, schools and other convenient locations. 

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Volunteer Positions include:  Tax Preparer* Site Coordinator*   Quality Reviewer*  Screener*  Tax Assistor*

Computer Specialist*  Training Specialist*  Instructor* Greeter**    Recruitment/Publicity Specialist**              

Interpreter** [non-English languages including American Sign Language]    Equipment Procurement Coordinator**

Note: Training & Cerification are required for positions with *    Training is helpful but not required for positions with **

To VOLUNTEER, complete REGISTRATION FORM -  click here

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Training and Certification

All volunteer tax return preparers must be certified to prepare taxes and perform quality reviews of returns. For all positions which require certification, volunteers must pass the Basic test with a minimum score of 80%.  The test can be taken twice.  Volunteers have an option to proceed to additional courses and certifications including Intermediate and Advanced.  There are various ways to learn & become certified:

1. Link & Learn Taxes Online e-Learning course is available >>>                                          [ IMPORTANT: Be sure to print the CERTIFICATION FORM that appears after you have passed each complete module. Certifcation Form(s) must be given to the VITA site Coordinator Manager.]
2. Self-Study Guide and workbook are available.  
3. AARP offers training classes for persons of all ages.
4. RSVP offers training classes for persons 55 years ______________________________________________________________________________________________             

   Locations across Long Island -  2010 VITA sites   [additional sites will be posted soon].  ____________________________________________________________________________________________...............................................'

   Wish List of Supplies Needed                                                                                                       Computer lab space  -  Laptops  -  Portable Printers  - Printer cartridges -  Paper  -  Refreshments 

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   IRS                        Rob Aramanda   516-551-6188         Rob.Aramanda@irs.gov 

   AARP -  Tax-Aide    Marion King  516-541-2324          mk2324@optonline.net

    Bethpage Federal Credit Union -  2010 VITA sites    Rob Suarez     rsuarez@bethpagefcu.com               

    

    

   EOC-Suffolk -  Weed & Seed Program - Wyandanch   Anne Stewart  631-269-2124 x105  astewart@eoc-suffolk.com

   EOC-Nassau - Weed & Seed Program - Uniondale/Roosevelt  Clara Gillens-Eromosele  516-538-9487  gerom@optonline.net 

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   The Long Island EITC Coalition is a collaborative effort facilitated by the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island.  

    Individuals, organizations and/or corporations interested in receiving more information about the ETIC Campaign and Coalition, becoming a member or wishing to receive promotional materials, please contact: Gwen O'Shea, (516) 483-1110 ext. 423, or goshea@hwcli.com