做厙TVs work with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program has been funded again by a grant from the Internal Revenue Service.
The VITA program helps low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited-English speakers file their taxes each year.
Accounting majors in the Sigmund Weis School of Business volunteer their services through the local administering agency, the . Its a hands-on opportunity for students to get career-specific experience working with a variety of individuals who fall under various income and tax brackets.
The Union-Snyder Community Action Agency was awarded a $25,000 grant from the IRS to fund the program. According to Emily Mrusko, community impact director, the funding will go toward staff support, equipment such as mobile scanners/laptops, and a DocuSign account, all with the intention of limiting or eliminating customer/volunteer contact as a safety measure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This experience is directly relevant to students profession to use their tax and accounting knowledge to help real clients, said Richard O. Davis, professor of accounting. We are pleased that the Union-Snyder Community Action Agency has received this funding to continue the program and to keep our students safe while they volunteer.
