Volunteers interested in earning IRS tax preparation certification have two options for training.  The first option is the CASH Campaign of Maryland offers training in early January.  The second option is training offered by the UMBC VITA team the first week of the spring semester.  New volunteers should complete the "Basic" level which allows the volunteer to assist most of clients.  Returning volunteers may continue as "Basic" level or move to "Advanced" level to prepare more complex tax returns.  Either option and either level require three 3.5 hour virtual, synchronous training sessions.  The "Basic" level also requires the volunteer to watch a 90 minute video about tax law before their first training.  VITA@UMBC also needs volunteers who are not certified to prepare taxes.  

All VITA@UMBC volunteers must attend an additional session to learn how to use Webex Meetings to interact with our clients.  You'll select one of the two times that session is being offered below.

Please use the below form to indicate your preference for training.  If you wish to complete training with the CASH Campaign, you should ALSO follow the link provided to register in their training system.  If you wish to train with UMBC VITA, this is the only form you need to complete.  

Thank you for your interest in VITA@UMBC.  We provide an important service to the Baltimore community and the more certified volunteers we have the more we can help others!

If you have questions, email us at VITA@UMBC.edu.