Volunteers needed to help people file tax returns
Comet staff report

The Internal Revenue Service is looking for volunteers to provide tax return preparation assistance to people who cannot afford professional tax help, such as seniors, disabled, non-English speaking people and persons with lowto moderate income.

"Volunteers explain many special tax credits and deductions and how people may claim them on their tax returns," Jodie Reynolds, IRS spokesperson said. "These volunteers help individuals complete their returns, right down to any refund that may be due them. Anyone can volunteer. If you have a skill and want to help, we can find a way to involve you in this program."

The IRS provides free tax law training and all the materials needed to prepare basic individual income tax returns. Training classes generally start in December and January and are held at convenient locations. The option of completing tax training and certification online, 24/7, through IRS E-Learning, Link and Learn, is also available.

Volunteers are asked to volunteer an average of two to four hours per week from Feb. 1 through April 15.

To volunteer and attend one of the training classes, contact the IRS via telephone at

317-685-7786, fax at 317- 685-7775, or e-mail at aarp.vita.volunteer.recruitment@ irs.gov.