Newark Free Tax Prep is an initiative under the Newark Asset Building Coalition (NABC) that provides free tax prep services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Through the Newark Free Tax Program, we offer free tax help to people with $75,000 or less taxable income on their tax return. Newark Free Tax Prep has been crucial in helping hard-working families in Newark take advantage of all of the tax credits they are eligible for including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC), and education credits.
Through the Newark Free Tax Prep program, tax returns are prepared free of charge for low- and moderate-income individuals by site coordinators and trained and certified volunteers. The Site Coordinators oversee all aspects of tax intake, preparation, and quality review and oversees volunteers.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to perform the following tasks:
- Performs all responsibilities that will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the VITA sites, including maintaining privacy and confidentiality of taxpayer information
- Manages VITA site operations during the tax season alongside lead site coordinator and ensures site is open as scheduled and can meet the demand of appointments
- Ensures that all volunteers working at the site have completed the required certification and recognize and appreciate volunteers
- Ensures that all volunteers working at the site have the proper tools and information to accurately file tax returns
- Tax preparation, E-Filing/Transmission, and Quality Review: Acts as the e-file administrator
- Reviews tax returns to be e-filed to ensure quality and completeness
- E-files returns within 48 hours of preparation
- Maintains files for accepted returns and paper returns
- Reviews rejects and informs tax filers within 24 hours. Take necessary action to fix the problem and resubmit the tax return
- Attends occasional IRS and/or orientation Zoom meetings
- Completes additional related tasks when requested
- Represents the work of United Way of Greater Newark and their partners professionally and responsibly
- Other duties as assigned
