Tax Preparation Assistant

IRC Background:

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 26 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC helps refugees resettle and become self-sufficient. Our programs are designed to ensure refugees thrive in America--whether ensuring children are enrolled in school, adults become self-reliant through employment or starting businesses, or families receive acute medical care they need to recover from trauma or illness. The IRC helps those in need to rebuild their lives and regain control of their future in their new home community.

Job Overview:

The Tax Preparation Assistant will support clients’ financial capability and tax preparation needs by providing tax preparation services for community members and assist in coordinating IRC New York’s volunteer income tax assistance. The position will work with the economic wellbeing team to ensure that clients’ tax returns and other financial capability needs are met.

Primary Responsibilities:

·Complete the IRS Link and Learn Tax Screener and Preparer certification by February 1

·Provide in-person tax preparation assistance to community members at the IRC in NY office with ability to work on      Saturdays

·Assist with scheduling for client appointments

·Participate in program meetings and staff development activities

·Provide coordination and organization for the operations of the VITA program.

·Ensure all volunteers adhere to the VITA policies, IRS volunteer standards of Conduct and Quality Site Requirement

·Assist with data collection and reporting to program funders

·Other related duties as assigned