Form 6744: Volunteer Assistor Test/Retest
Available online and in hard copy test booklet with all the required exams

Link and Learn
Online self-paced e-learning for VITA

Link and Learn Tax Certification
Online certification exam

Publication 4012: VITA Volunteer Resource Guide
Available online and in hard copy to assist in preparing a return using TaxSlayer

Publication 4491: VITA Training Guide
Only available online, providing additional training materials for all VITA tax topics

Publication 4961, VITA/TCE – Volunteer Standards of Conduct, Ethics Training
Only available online, providing additional information on the VITA program rules and regulations.

Publication 5101, VITA/TCE Intake/Interview and Quality Review Training
Only available online, providing additional information on the VITA intake process

TaxSlayer Practice Lab
Practice version of the actual software volunteers will use to prepare returns. The universal password is “TRAINPROWEB” to access the Practice Lab.

Tax Law Training Videos

Tax Return: Filing status and Dependents (Coming soon)
Determining filing status and dependents is to ensure accurate tax reporting, maximize eligible deductions and credits, and comply with IRS tax laws.

Tax Return: What is taxable income?
Understanding taxable income is to ensure accurate and efficient reporting of financial information to the IRS, comply with tax laws, and determine the correct amount of taxes owed or refunds due.

Tax Return: What are tax adjustments, deductions, and credit?
Understanding tax adjustments, deductions and credits to help individuals minimize their taxable income and reduce their overall tax liability.

Tax Return: How do health insurance and refund or amount due affect the return? What are State Returns?

• Learn about premium tax credits and how they can reduce taxable income or increase tax refunds based on income levels and insurance coverage.
• Understand how tax refunds provide financial relief by returning overpaid taxes.
• Learn how amounts due may result from underpayment, adjustments, or changes in financial circumstances.
• Learn the purpose and requirements of state tax returns in addition to federal tax returns.

Schedule a Meeting with the VITA Team

Volunteer Connections

Learn About Our Volunteer Roles

Volunteer Role Descriptions