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Self-paced on-line training options are available to help you learn tax law and prepare for your test.

Tax-Aide Volunteer Training and Resource Guides

Tax-Aide’s NTTC 4491 Training Guide is a textbook covering tax law relevant to our program. New volunteers will not use the entire Training Guide and should check with their instructor on what lessons to read and when.
Tax-Aide’s NTTC 4012 Volunteer Resource Guide is a reference on using TaxSlayer Pro Online to create a tax return.
NTTC Quizzes are available to test your knowledge. Follow your training team’s directions when taking quizzes online.

Practice Exercises: NTTC Workbook and TaxSlayer Practice Lab

Practice exercises are available in the NTTC Workbook. A printed copy is available from your local leadership. The included Classroom Exercises have accompanying Presentations.
Practice tax returns can be prepared online in TaxSlayer Practice Lab. Use these Instructions to acces it and create an account.

Tax-Aide Self-Study Program

If you’re pursuing a self-directed learning program with the support of a mentor, you can access our Self-Study Counselor Training and Certification Course and answers for New Volunteer Lessons and Certification Lessons. Additional information is available in a Read Me, Counselor Resources, and the Pathway to Certification.

Tax-Aide Training Videos and PowerPoints

Short videos are available covering a variety of topics to supplement our other resources. Separate playlists are available for New Volunteers and Client Facilitators.

IRS Certification Tests

When you are ready to complete your certification, you’ll complete exams included in the IRS Form 6744 VITA/TCE Volunteer Assistor’s Test/Retest. Local leadership can provide a printed copy.
You’ll need to enter your answers in Link & Learn Certification. Here’s Guidance for Taking the IRS Certification Tests Online.

Vita Resources Website

Excellent learning material for all VITA and TCE volunteers at Vita Resources. This site is open now and has a series of excellent Training videos and quizzes. You will find 21 lessons covering everything from filing status to Credits and health insurance.

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