ACCT 162 - Volunteer Income Tax

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    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    ACCT 161 with a grade of "C" or better
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    ACCT 162 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance III Units: 2 Hours: 24 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB Prerequisite: ACCT 161 with a grade of "C" or better This hands-on course provides training and a service learning opportunity in the preparation of federal and California individual income tax returns. After successfully completing 24 hours of IRS-approved training and passing the IRS individual income tax exams, the student volunteer will provide a minimum of 36 hours of free tax assistance to community clients who meet qualifying criteria for the service as set by the IRS. This course covers tax law that pertains to military tax situations and situations involving rental properties and moving expenses. This level prepares the student to assist taxpayers not only across the full VITA spectrum but adds the additional assistance to military personnel and those taxpayers that own a rental property.