Basic Training for New Volunteers

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.  

On your own time: 

View state and local tax training videos.  These videos include tax law and how to complete the returns in TaxSlayer.  We recommend viewing these trainings after completing the federal training and before starting at the tax site.

Free parking is available at both training locations

Directions and Parking information for CCAC Allegheny (North Side) 

Directions and Parking information for CCAC Boyce (Monroeville)

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.

Available for CPAs, Attorneys, Enrolled Agents, Non-credentialed Return Preparers and Certified Financial Planners.  See details here