Community Tax Centers with Foundation Communities

Students will work directly with families to file their tax returns at Foundation Communities tax centers. Students will walk clients through the tax preparation process and prepare returns using TaxWise software.

Organization

Foundation Communities

Foundation Communities provides first class, affordable homes and free onsite support services for thousands of working families with kids, as well as veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. We offer an innovative, proven model that empowers our residents and neighbors to achieve educational success, financial stability, and healthier lifestyles.

Project Details

Project Start Date
December 2014
Approximate hours of work requested
40-50 hours total, over a period starting in December 2014 or January 2015 and ending April 2015
Training
Students must attend an 8- or 12-hour training at Foundation Communities and pass an IRS Volunteer Tax Preparer Certification test; a number of training sessions will be available in December 2014 and January 2015
Skills used
Client intake/ interviewing; document preparation/review
Project location
Various Foundation Communities tax center locations; volunteers will be able to sign up for available shifts at a location of their choice after they complete training; clinics will be open during business hours, in the evenings, and on weekends
Address
3036 South 1st Street, Austin TX
Number of student volunteers requested
No limit
Class year preference
1L, 2L, 3L, LLM
Required skills
None
To Apply
Submit a volunteer application online at https://app.volunteer2.com/Public/Signup?organizationGUID=7ec98974-f6e1-41ac-87bb-a96ea60eb893&signUpFormId=&communityHubGUID=