ACCT 160

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

This hands-on course provides training and a service learning opportunity in the preparation of federal and California individual income tax returns. After successfully completing 18 hours of IRS-approved training and passing the IRS individual income tax exam, the student volunteer will provide a minimum of 54 hours of free tax assistance to community clients who meet qualifying criteria for the service as set by the IRS. This course is intended for the volunteer who will assist individual and family taxpayers with basic tax concerns.

Units: 2.0

Hours: 24 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB