Mastering the Programs and Applications for Tax Preparers

⭐️VSSP allows tax preparers to schedule and delete shifts for volunteering at different sites.

📚Link & Learn is a certification program where tax preparers can take tests to become IRS certified.

💼TaxSlayer is the software used to complete tax returns accurately and efficiently.

🌐Each site may have different procedures, so attending site orientations is essential for understanding local requirements.

📅Volunteers can sign up for shifts on VSSP and receive email notifications three days in advance.

Can I sign up for shifts at multiple sites?

—Yes, you can select shifts at different sites based on your preference.

Do I need to take the basic test before attempting the advanced test on Link & Learn?

—No, if you want to be advanced, you can skip the basic test and directly take the advanced exam.

What happens if I fail the advanced test on Link & Learn?

—If you fail the advanced test, you will need to take the basic test before attempting the advanced exam again.

What is the purpose of the site orientation?

—The site orientation helps familiarize volunteers with the specific procedures and requirements of their assigned site.

How far in advance can I cancel a scheduled shift on VSSP?

—You can cancel a shift on VSSP up to the day before the scheduled shift. After that, contact your site coordinator.

00:00An overview of the programs and applications that tax preparers will use during their time.

00:40Introduction to VSSP, a platform for scheduling and managing volunteer shifts at different sites.

02:10Explanation of Link & Learn, a certification program for tax preparers to become IRS certified.

04:38Overview of TaxSlayer, the software used to complete tax returns accurately and efficiently.

06:08Importance of attending site orientations to understand specific procedures and requirements.

07:34Guide on signing up for shifts on VSSP and receiving email notifications three days in advance.