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While Virginia Tax-Aide strives to provide classroom and Google Meet training for as many new volunteers and returning tax counselors as possible, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide's National Tax Training Committee (NTTC) provides a self-study program for both new and returning volunteers.
While Virginia Tax-Aide strives to provide classroom and Google Meet training for as many new volunteers and returning tax counselors as possible, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide's National Tax Training Committee (NTTC) provides a self-study program for both new and returning volunteers.
By following this self-study program you can:
By following this self-study program you can:
o Gain a basic understanding of the tax law required to effectively prepare a tax return.
o Practice with the TaxSlayer software that is used to prepare and e-file tax returns.
o Utilize resources and tools to accurately prepare tax returns.
The Self-Study Program is built around preparing short returns in Practice Lab. It provides a training method for Counselors that can replace classroom training, provide a curriculum for small groups, or supplement a student's classroom experience. The Self-Study Program allows local and district leadership (in coordination with state leadership) to adjust the syllabus for their specific training needs, which may include mixing self-study with classroom instruction.
The Self-Study Program is built around preparing short returns in Practice Lab. It provides a training method for Counselors that can replace classroom training, provide a curriculum for small groups, or supplement a student's classroom experience. The Self-Study Program allows local and district leadership (in coordination with state leadership) to adjust the syllabus for their specific training needs, which may include mixing self-study with classroom instruction.
Self-Study Resources
Self-Study Resources
Self-Study Read Me - Read this first. This is a one-page list and explanation of resources available for the Tax-Aide NTTC Self-Study Program.
Self-Study Read Me - Read this first. This is a one-page list and explanation of resources available for the Tax-Aide NTTC Self-Study Program.
Self-Study Counselor Resources - A two-page list of resources with links that are used during the self-study course
Self-Study Counselor Resources - A two-page list of resources with links that are used during the self-study course
Covers the first steps for new counselors, including accessing TaxSlayer Practice Lab, the Library, and Link and Learn, as well as introducing available resources. It continues with tax rules, resources, and tools necessary to pass the certification exam and prepare returns. It contains three parts:
Introduction to Resources is intended for new volunteers. These lessons will help new volunteers learn about our tax tools and create necessary accounts to become certified.
Introduction to Resources is intended for new volunteers. These lessons will help new volunteers learn about our tax tools and create necessary accounts to become certified.
New Volunteer Basic Tax Topics focuses on helping both both new volunteers and returning counselors who want refreshers to prepare for the most common tax return situations we see.
New Volunteer Basic Tax Topics focuses on helping both both new volunteers and returning counselors who want refreshers to prepare for the most common tax return situations we see.
Certification Lessons Advanced Tax Topics introduces more complicated tax scenarios that will be part of the certification exam and may be encountered at our sites.
Certification Lessons Advanced Tax Topics introduces more complicated tax scenarios that will be part of the certification exam and may be encountered at our sites.
NTTC Self-Study Certification Exercises Only
Includes the certification practice tax exercises from the above course. It is geared toward returning counselors who do not need the introductory information of simpler exercises.
Focuses on more advanced topics. It is intended for returning counselors who want to expand their tax preparation knowledge or gain experience in additional topics.
Focuses on more advanced topics. It is intended for returning counselors who want to expand their tax preparation knowledge or gain experience in additional topics.
NTTC Tax-Aide Self-Study Mentor Guide is a two-page guide for mentors and other local and district volunteers who will work with the self-study students. The guide encourages mentors to be flexible and creative in the ways they support the self-study students.
NTTC Tax-Aide Self-Study Mentor Guide is a two-page guide for mentors and other local and district volunteers who will work with the self-study students. The guide encourages mentors to be flexible and creative in the ways they support the self-study students.
The IRS provides computer assisted learning at Link & Learn Taxes e-Learning in English and Spanish. Link & Learn Taxes e-Learning is a self-paced, e-learning system for instruction on return preparation process and tax law.
The IRS provides computer assisted learning at Link & Learn Taxes e-Learning in English and Spanish. Link & Learn Taxes e-Learning is a self-paced, e-learning system for instruction on return preparation process and tax law.
This is the same site used to report exam answers and receive certification. You may also access e-learning and your VITA/TCE account as well at VITA/TCE Central. Click here for instructions for accessing the practice lab and creating an account.
This is the same site used to report exam answers and receive certification. You may also access e-learning and your VITA/TCE account as well at VITA/TCE Central. Click here for instructions for accessing the practice lab and creating an account.
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