Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

1.5 units

This experiential learning course where students volunteer at an external organization, the Gateway EITC Community Coalition (“Gateway”), which provides free federal and state tax preparation services to low- to moderate-income families and individuals, seniors, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need tax preparation assistance. Students will need to initially complete the VITA Training Program, pass a certification exam administered by Gateway, and volunteer at Gateway tax preparation sites in the St. Louis area.