BUS 163 - IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)

2 units
6 hours lab
Prerequisite: BUS 165C with a minimum grade of C OR equivalent IRS certification training
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course provides students with hands-on experience preparing tax returns through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Students will prepare individual income tax returns for low-income and other qualifying individuals. Students will learn to use tax software to accurately prepare and file federal and state individual income tax returns. Students will develop communication skills through interviews of taxpayers, explanations of tax return results and interaction with the community.