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All the tools you need for completing the IRS certification exam
Join us for a testing session for additional support - we're happy to help! Come for all or part of the session to ask questions as you work through the exam.
In person testing sessions
In person testing sessions
At CCAC Allegheny Campus, North Side
At CCAC Allegheny Campus, North Side
Saturday, Jan 10 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday, January 16 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, January 17 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, January 18 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, January 25 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
At CCAC Boyce Campus, Monroeville
At CCAC Boyce Campus, Monroeville
Saturday, January 17 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bring a laptop to work on your exam!
Virtual testing sessions
Virtual testing sessions
Friday, January 9 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday, January 11 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday, January 12 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, January 14 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday, January 15 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday, January 16 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, January 17 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, January 18 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, January 20 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday, January 25 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Testing Tips
Do NOT take the basic or advanced test before completing training.
New volunteers will start the certification exam during basic training sessions and can finish at the training site or at home.
Returning volunteers: The online test will be available at LinkLearnCertification.com in late November.
Instructions:
Instructions:
All tax volunteers must complete the Standards of Conduct and Intake and Interview exams. Tax Preparers must complete either the Basic or Advanced certification. Do not take the Circular 230 exam.
To complete the basic or advanced test, you will answer questions based on a scenario provided in the exam. Each exam requires you to complete three tax returns and then answer questions about the completed returns. You will use TaxSlayer practice lab to complete the returns. The VITA certification book (6744) includes the documents needed to complete the tax returns.
The answers for all exams are entered at LinkLearnCertification.com to be automatically scored. You must receive at least 80% to pass and the exam can be taken twice. Please come to a testing session for additional support with the exam, particularly if you don't pass the first time. We are happy to help make sure you understand the content and are back on track before submitting the exam again. All of your work will save if you start the exam and are unable to complete it all in one sitting.
IRS VITA Certification book
All test questions including documents for completing returns.
Online testing site
Account setup instructions
TaxSlayer Practice Lab
TaxSlayer will update for 2025 in late November and will continue to make improvements as we get closer to tax season.
Access Practice Lab. Initial password is TRAINPROWEB
Instructions for setting up Practice Lab account
For questions about the test, please contact Vaughn at TaxTraining@justharvest.org.
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