INCOME TAX PREPARER

411 Seniors Centre requires experienced tax preparers to assist seniors and those living with disabilities to complete simple tax returns.  
 
Volunteers with extensive experience in preparing personal income taxes are needed to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities complete their 2024 income taxes.  
Submission of a criminal record check is required for this position.  
QUALIFICATIONS -  Willingness to learn to prepare personal income taxes is essential - Good communication skills and a warm and empathetic manner - Reliable, friendly and a good listener - Detail-oriented - Ability to work as part of a team with volunteers, clients and staff. 
BENEFITS & RECOGNITION - Increased practical skills in completing income tax returns - Gain experience working with seniors - Reference letters for volunteers upon request. 
DELIVERABLES/DUTIES - Preparation of simple income tax returns for low-income seniors and people with disabilities - Keep tally sheet of number of clients served - Refer income tax clients to the Coordinator of Information and Referral Volunteers for additional assistance if needed - Will observe good ethical skills and maintain client confidentiality - Follow policies and procedures for the 411 taxation - Notify the Coordinator of planned absences.