TAX CLINIC 2008
Free Income Tax Return Preparation and E-Filing Clinic

One hour of your time can mean as much as $4,500 to a family of four.  Please join us to help taxpayers avoid high cost tax preparation services, refund anticipation loans, and other tax season traps!

The Personal Finance Center tax clinic runs over a 10 week period, beginning in February.  Every volunteer receives free training and ongoing support, beginning with initial training in early January.  After training, time commitment is generally 4 hours per clinic.  You can sign up for as many clinics as you wish.

• Reviewers* – As a Reviewer, you’ll thoroughly examine, for accuracy, each return, submitted by the preparers, before they are e-filed.  Previous tax experience and attention to detail is essential during this stage to ensure that the highest quality of tax preparation service is provided.
• Tax Preparers* – As a Preparer, you’ll sit down with taxpayers to prepare their federal, state, and property tax returns for the current year.  Experienced tax preparers and other volunteers are available to assist you in every way. 
• Tax Site Assistant/Screeners* – As a Tax Site Assistant, you’ll welcome tax payers and help them through the process of completing the intake form and making sure that they have all necessary documentation.  Site assistants make copies and obtain necessary signatures on tax returns and give taxpayers their tax returns after completion.
• Tax Site Greeter – As a Greeter, you’ll coordinate hospitality and welcome volunteer staff for the tax clinic.  You will also oversee customer service for taxpayers to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.  You will be responsible for communicating issues to project staff or AccountAbility MN.

         * Training is provided by AccountAbility Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN