The Basic certification is intended for the volunteer who will assist working taxpayers with individual and family tax concerns. From this learning system, you can access the minimum required training topics covering the most common area of need:
| Filing Status | Earned Income Tax Credit |
| Income | Child Tax Credit |
| Standard Deduction | Education Credit |
| Personal and Dependency Exemptions | Miscellaneous Credits |
| Credit for Child and Dependent Care | Use of Reference Material |
In this training module, you will be able to study all the sections of the VITA Manual. You will also be able to take quizzes on each section which will prepare you for a cumulative Exam covering all sections. You must receive a score of 70% or better on the exam to receive a certificate that qualifies you as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistant.
To get started, please click the link below. This will take you to the main menu which allows you to tab through all of the main sections of the manual. Each section may have a preparatory quiz associated with it. We suggest you take these quizzes before you attempt the final exam. Each quiz is 10 questions and the final exam is 50 questions. The quiz results are not recorded and are only for practice.
Good Luck and thanks for your interest in the VITA program.