United Way of the Florida Keys seeks volunteers for tax preparation program

Florida Keys – United Way of the Florida Keys is seeking volunteers to assist with a free tax preparation program for households with limited incomes in Monroe County. Volunteers are needed to work as IRS-certified tax prep assistants or greeters. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed as tax prep assistants, greeters or translators.

After attending a free, one day, hands-on training on January 10 in Key West or January 11 in Marathon, and passing the online certification, volunteers assist at tax preparation events. These are regularly scheduled during the weekday or evening throughout the Keys, January – April. Volunteers’ scheduling and location are flexible. (Translators are not required to participate in the one-day training.)

Through this program, volunteers help fellow Keys residents maximize their tax return so they are better able to provide for their families, thereby making our community more affordable. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn, grow and serve.

The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program is designed to assist qualified taxpayers with completion of their annual tax returns and to ensure that limited income families receive every available benefit. UWFK is pleased to offer the VITA program through a grant from Wells Fargo.

For more information about becoming a VITA volunteer, please contact [email protected] or 305-735-1929.

VITA volunteers from the previous tax prep

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