Want to help others, contribute to the Ulster County economy, AND work with a bunch of terrific people? The United Way of Ulster County seeks volunteer tax preparers to provide free tax preparation services to low-income people. Candidates must be comfortable working with laptop computers, learn to use tax software, and be able to work with diverse people. Tax preparers must complete a course in Federal Tax Law and pass a certification test, and complete a course in NYS tax law. Both courses are provided online and need to be completed by December 31. You will be part of a team of preparers, and training and technical assistance will be available and provided by experienced volunteers.
Tax season runs from the first week in February through the middle of March with sessions held on Saturdays and weekday evenings at the United Way office in Kingston. Preparers do not need to attend all sessions.
“Being a volunteer tax preparer is very rewarding. Our customers are so grateful to us; they are living paycheck to paycheck and we’re able to so bring them some financial relief. You really feel like you’ve made a difference.” Paul Edlund, Lead Tax Preparer
For further information on joining the United Way’s volunteer team of tax preparers, please contact the United Way of Ulster County at (845) 331-4199.
www.ulsterunitedway.org
http://www.ulsterunitedway.org/get-involved/volunteer/tax-preparer
