On this page you can access up-to-date files, tools, and guides as they become available. DABC Staff is always happy to host resources. Let us know if you find something useful!

General Training Information

• VITA Certification Study Guides from DABC Staff
  - TY2020 Basic VITA Certification Study Guide
  - TY2020 Advanced VITA Certification Study Guide

• Publication 4491- The VITA Training Guide


• Publication 6744 - VITA Test Questions


• Publication 4012 - Volunteer Resource Guide
  
  
• Health Care Affordability Tool - TY2016, TY2017 & TY2018
  Determine if a client can take an income-based health care exemption.
  


• VITA Quality and Tax Alerts for IRS Volunteers
  Each Alert highlights issues to watch for when preparing tax returns. Alerts will be posted as they become available. Check back for updates.
  

Link & Learn Training

• TaxWise Online vs. TaxWise Desktop
  Shortcut keys and explanations of the different versions of TaxWise software.

• VITA Certification Testing Webpage
  VITA/TCE Central Certification Website for Link & Learn account setup and access.

• Link & Learn Taxes Volunteer Certification Fact Sheet
  Information about volunteer courses and certification tests via Link & Learn Taxes.

• IRS Publication 17
  The Federal Income Tax Guide.
  
  
• Practice Lab Fact Sheet
  Information on how to access the TaxSlayer Practice Lab.
  
  
• TaxSlayer Basics
  TaxSlayer Tutorial.

Site Procedure Guides

• Client Resources Page
  Know these partner services that are available for our clients!
  
  
• Amended_Tax Return_Guide
  How to prepare and process an Amended tax return in TaxWise.


• Prior Year Tax Return Guide
  How to prepare and process prior-year tax returns.


• Quality Review Guide
  How to review and print a tax return and collect client signatures.


• Virtual (Valet) VITA Guide
  How to prepare and process a pick-up/drop-off tax return.


• Balance Due Information
  What clients can do when they owe money to the IRS or state.
  
  
• Pell Grant Treatment
  Fact sheet with examples of Pell Grant Treatment for maximizing education credits.
  
  
• Defense of Marraige Act Fact Sheet
  Preparing joint returns with the 2013 DOMA tax law changes.

Volunteer Outreach


• Volunteer Recruitment Flyer
  Post anywhere that potential volunteers will see it! Request color copies from DABC, print your own, or distribute it electronically!
  
  
• Volunteer Recruitment Poster
  Post anywhere that potential volunteers will see it! Request color copies from DABC, or print your own and use scissors to create tear-away tabs at the bottom.


• Volunteer_Position Description
  Great for printing on the reverse side of the recruitment flyer or poster!
  

Step up and become a volunteer
Find out about the training and certification requirements, determine the role best for you based on your personality and strengths, and register to become a volunteer!



Get more information about volunteering
If you have additional questions about becoming a DABC volunteer, send your question(s) via email. Please include your name, a daytime phone number and the volunteer role(s) you are considering. We will contact you within 48 hours. You may also call our volunteer coordinator at 303-388-7030.

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