The IRS VITA Program

Alex Asnes has asked Tams and myself to get the word out about Hunter's IRS VITA program. For 18 years the Hunter Accounting Society has provided low-income families with tax preparation assistance through trained economics and accounting students. While there's not enough room on the blog to discuss the program in length, here are some highlights:

• IRS software training will take place during the Winter Break. It requires two eight-hour days of training. The first day needs to take place during the week of January 9-13, and the second day of training takes place during the week of January 17 - 23.
• The volunteer commitment is four hours a week from Febraury 15 to April 17. You'll be working directly with families and fellow Hunter College students.
• In order to register for the program students must send their full name, address, phone number and emailto our organization at huntervita@yahoo.com .

Not only is this a karmically sound way to spend your time, but you'll be gaining some valuable experience as well. This posting does not do Alex's e-mail justice, so if you'd like me to forward you a copy, feel free to e-mail me.