VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Training

Join members of the American Society of Women Accountants and the Institute of Management Accountants as we train for a great volunteer opportunity.  This one day training is designed to get those familiar with tax law prepared to take and pass the VITA Certification Exams. Certification is required each year for VITA volunteers to assist taxpayers.  

VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Training (Tax Preparer Refresher Course*)

Date:    Saturday, January 7, 2012

Time:    8:30 am – up to 4 pm (Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided)

Location:  DeVry University-Phoenix Campus

                      2149 West Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ  85021 Room 201    

                     (602-617-1904 – for questions on 1/7/12)

Filing Taxes Never Felt so Good!  Tax time is stressful for everyone – especially low-income Arizonans and others who lack the skills or resources needed to get proper tax assistance.  But you can help!   As a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) provider you work hands-on with families to help them receive the tax benefits they need to improve their lives.

Trainer Jerry Bordeleau, former IRS Agent/Trainer will provide you with free tax training to prepare basic and intermediate tax returns.  Up to 3 hours of CPE.

*Attendees should have knowledge of IRS Tax Laws to complete this class

Register for Free VITA Training at:  http://devryvita2012-autohome.eventbrite.com/

Co-Hosted by DeVry University, ASWA and IMA VOTS Further Questions:  Contact Joyce Barden, Senior Professor, DeVry/Keller at 602-749-4576 office or jbarden@devry.edu.

Check with the United Way or your city for volunteer opportunities this tax season. Together we can help our neighbors get the credits they deserve.

November Membership Meeting Reminder

Don’t miss the ASWA Mesa East Valley Chapter November membership meeting on Tuesday November 22nd. The evening will include networking, dinner and a session on Staying Positive in Trying Times presented by Kirk Wilkinson. Many of our members, friends and family have been impacted by economic challenges for an extended period. Get a positive perspective before the holiday season and start off your new year with optimism.

Visit our chapter website at www.aswa-mev.org for more information and to RSVP to our Membership Director Shelby Williams.

Reminder: Accounting students are encouraged to apply for the ASWA Mesa East Valley Chapter scholarship. Applications are also available at our chapter website and are due in December.