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Become a Volunteer

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Support Nonprofits that Help Minnesotans File Their Tax Return

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Your community-powered tax help! Across Minnesota, nonprofit organizations host Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs.

These programs offer free, reliable tax help for people who might need extra support, including individuals with disabilities, older adults, people with limited English skills, and those with low- to moderate-income.

Build new skills, meet great people, and make a real difference! Enjoy free tax law training, flexible hours, and continuing education credits.

No tax experience needed! Every volunteer gets training, no matter their role.

For more details, watch the Become a Volunteer information session.

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Volunteer Opportunities [+]

Opportunities are available from January 1 to April 15 and include these roles:

Greeter: Be the friendly face that welcomes everyone and keeps the tax site running smoothly.

Screener: Ensure intake forms and required documents are available to complete tax returns.

Interpreter: Help bridge language gaps by communicating with customers who are not fluent in English.

Tax Preparer: Use accessible software to prepare federal and state tax returns.

Quality Reviewer: Check completed returns to make sure everything is accurate.

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Continuing Education (CE) Credits [+]

VITA and TCE programs are approved to provide continuing education (CE) credits for: 

Enrolled Agent (EA)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Non-credentialed tax return preparer participating in the IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP)

Attorneys and certified public accountants may also qualify for CE credits depending on their state licensing requirements or the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) requirements. 

For details on earning CE credits, see IRS Fact Sheet - Continuing Education Credits for VITA/TCE Partners and Volunteers and work directly with your site coordinator.

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