VITA volunteers needed to help with taxes

The Shawano County IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is recruiting volunteers for the upcoming tax filing season. VITA sites prepare tax returns each year for low- to moderate-income taxpayers at no cost. The free tax program serves populations such as rural taxpayers, parents with young children, disabled people and senior citizens. Each year, thousands of volunteers nationwide are able to help their community and gain professional experience. No experience is necessary to become a VITA volunteer. Free specialized training is provided by the IRS. Available positions go beyond tax preparation and include greeters, schedulers, quality reviewers, marketing specialists and computer specialists. The Shawano site is open Wednesdays and Fridays. Hours are flexible. For more information, call 715-201-9712 or email shawanovita@gmail.com. Last year, more than 58,000 IRS volunteers gave back to their communities by preparing more than 2.2 million federal income tax returns for individuals and families nationwide. These volunteers provided free tax help in communities across the country.