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Proposal

VITA 2023 TAX YEAR

30 hours

Community partner: UWEC Accounting and Finance
Supervisor: Chip Kochendorfer
Beginning date:
2024-03-01
Ending Date:
2024-03-29

Service-Learning Proposal Description

1.

Briefly describe the project and the community need to be addressed.

Answer The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant program is an IRS initiative designed to support free tax preparation service for the underserved through various partner organizations.

2.

What is the mission of the agency or organization?

Answer This service helps low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speakers file their taxes each year. IRS awards matching funds to these support organizations that offer free tax preparation services during the tax filing season at locations in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

3.

What skills are required for this project? 

Answer Tax law and preparation knowledge and willingness to learn such.

4.

What are the objectives for the student learning and service?

Answer Prepare accurate returns.

5.

What are the availability requirements for the student?

Answer Must be available to volunteer 15 or 30 hours.

6.

Additional information (not required).

Answer N/A
Center for Service-Learning • Old Library 2100 • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire • Eau Claire WI 54702-4004
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