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Training for new preparers includes two in-person training sessions plus about 90 minutes of recorded videos to watch from home. Your trainers are VITA Site Coordinators with several years of experience at tax sites and training volunteers. We focus on the topics and scenarios seen most frequently at our tax sites.
In person training takes place at CCAC Allegheny Campus (North Side) or CCAC Boyce Campus (Monroeville). Free parking is available at both locations. Coffee, tea and lunch are provided. Please bring a laptop to the second training session.
Get started by watching our welcome video for an overview of the training process and what to expect at the tax sites.
FTP Intro 2025-26.mp4Training outline
Training outline
Day One: 9AM-2PM
This training includes tax site procedures, interviewing practice, basic tax law and sample tax scenarios.
On your own time:
Watch these tax law videos covering Income, Deductions and Tax Credits
Day Two: 9AM-5PM
During this training we'll learn to use TaxSlayer software and complete a sample return together. Next, everyone will start the IRS Certification exam, with trainers there to help you along the way. Trainers will stay until 5PM so you can complete the exam in person that day, or finish at home. Additional support is available through Zoom testing sessions.
How to get there
How to get there
Directions and Parking information for CCAC Allegheny (North Side)
Directions and Parking information for CCAC Boyce (Monroeville)
What to bring
What to bring
Coffee, tea and lunch will be provided. For the first day, just bring a water bottle and your willingness to learn. For the second training, also bring your laptop. It will be essential for completing the practice return and working on the test. If you don't have a laptop available, please contact Anna Woomer (AnnaW@justharvest.org) and we can provide one for you.
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