• Learn about financial services. Complete the online financial services training, Savings at Tax Time, which is required for all volunteers.

• Certify. Tax preparers must take the certification test before volunteering as a tax preparer. Volunteers who choose to certify online should follow these instructions. 

• Deepen your knowledge. Follow optional online lessons through the IRS Link & Learn website.
  


• Additional practice. Hone your skills by preparing more practice returns. Answers are included so you can check your work.
  

• See IRS updates. The IRS has issued corrections to Publication 4012, Volunteer Resource Guide. These corrections are listed in the new Publication 4491-X, New Tax Legislation and Other Updates to VITA/TCE Training Products.
  
  

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