Volunteer Income Tax Assistance II (VITA II)

Continues the development of preparation and review of basic to advanced Federal and California income tax returns and use of tax preparation software. Develop skill sets of effective Quality Reviewers, Site Coordinators, and Supervisors. Emphasizes tax topics including capital gains and losses, business income and expenses, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, Child and Dependent Care Credit, filing status, dependency exemptions, basic deductions, and adjustments. Serves the local community as students participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program prepare income tax returns for qualifying individuals at no cost. Other: Completion of ACCT M50, ACCT M51, ACCT M52, and ACCT M53 will help prepare students for the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Certification exam, the CTEC (California Tax Education Council) Registered Tax Preparer exam, the EA (Enrolled Agent) exam, and portions of the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) exam. Prerequisites: ACCT M50 or ACCT M51. Recommended Prep: MATH M01 and ACCT M01 or ACCT M110. Transfer credit: CSU. Applies to Associate degree.