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TAX PREPARER

Volunteers who serve as Tax Preparers offer free tax return preparation services to eligible taxpayers. Tax Preparers must accomplish the following requirements: Successfully pass three (3) exams: the Standards of Conducts, the Intake/Quality Review, and the Advance Exams, and attend a Tax Preparer Orientation.

STEP ONE: CREATE A UNITED WAY SUNCOAST VOLUNTEER ACCOUNT

All Tax Preparers must have a United Way Suncoast (UWS) account to participate in VITA.

Returning Volunteers:

New Volunteers:

Create your volunteer account >>here<<.

You must be logged into your UWS Volunteer Account to complete Step Two. After creating or logging into your account, return to this page to continue.

STEP TWO: REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER FOR VITA 2026 TAX SEASON

Every volunteer—new or returning—must fill out the registration form each year to stay active in the VITA program. If you do not complete the form, you won't receive important updates or information about volunteering with VITA.

Make sure you are logged in to your United Way Suncoast account
Fill out the 2026 registration form below

STEP THREE: GET CERTIFIED

Training and certification opportunities for the 2026 VITA tax season have ended. If you would like to support our VITA program, you can self-certify by clicking the button below to learn more.

STEP FOUR: REGISTER FOR THE TAX PREPARER ORIENTATION

Tax Preparer orientation sessions for the 2026 VITA tax season have ended. If you became certified and attended an orientation session, you may sign up to volunteer in step five.

All VITA volunteers must attend an in-person orientation or virtual orientation in order to volunteer.

STEP FIVE: VOLUNTEER

Once certified, proceed to volunteer by registering at any of our VITA locations.

Optional Q&A: Connect, Engage, Ask, Discover

Whether you're new to VITA or in need of additional support, gather your questions and join one of our Connect, Engage, Ask, Discover sessions. These virtual sessions, led by an IRS professional, provide an open forum for volunteers to ask any questions or express concerns related to VITA.