IRS VITA Program — Free Volunteer Tax Preparation Training (Creighton / Omaha EITC Coalition)

About This Opportunity

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program trains volunteers to prepare free federal and state tax returns for low-to-moderate income individuals and families (generally earning $65,000/year or less). Creighton University's Heider College of Business runs an active VITA site in Omaha, and the Omaha EITC Coalition coordinates additional VITA preparation locations across the metro. All IRS training is provided free of charge — volunteers must complete IRS certification tests in basic tax law. VITA volunteering provides hands-on tax preparation experience that is directly equivalent to entry-level accounting and tax work — it is one of the best free career development opportunities available for aspiring accountants, financial planners, and tax professionals. Training typically begins in November/December for the January–April filing season.

Who Can Apply

Free. Open to anyone willing to complete IRS volunteer certification training. All training materials provided by the IRS at no cost. Training begins November/December for the tax season (January–April). Contact Creighton's VITA program at creighton.edu/business/vita or the IRS at irs.gov/individuals/irs-tax-volunteers.