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VITA CERTIFICATION TEST AND TAXSLAYER PRACTICE LAB ACCOUNTS

 

Access to the VITA Certification Test Site (Link and Learn) is distinct from the TaxSlayer Practice Lab; it is essential to have credentials for both accounts.

  • There will be a new Link and Learn Certification testing site for tax year 2023. Users will be required to reset passwords to access their account by using the forgot password link to create a new password. The system is not yet operational and will be turned on November 15. Last year's link is still active and won't be updated for tax year 2023.
  • Users will get an email from the vendor, Red Cedar Consultancy, advising them of the new link. It is not a scam/spam message. The new link for the certification is https://linklearntaxescertification.com/.

 

VITA Certification Test Site

The Link & Learn Taxes (LLT) testing certification site is now available. The site can be accessed directly at Link and Learn Certification site (VITA/TCE Central). Volunteers also can access the site through the main LLT learning site, Link & Learn Taxes, via the VITA/TCE Central link and through the test link shown at the end of each course.

NOTE: Users of the new testing site cannot use their password from the prior site to access this system. Users must click on the “forgot password” tool to reset their password to access the new site. Users will be instructed to input the email address associated with their account. The user will then receive an email with their user identification (userid), instructions, and a link to change their password. If the user does not receive an email within 15 minutes, please check the spam or junk folders. If the user’s email address changed and the user no longer has access to it, they should send an email to the wi.spec.products@irs.gov mailbox, listing both the old and new email address and other identifying information, such as name, user name, or address. Please carefully follow the password security requirements when setting a new password for the certification site.

 

  • Create or login to your account at Link and Learn. For easy to follow instructions on creating an account, please click to view the Link and Learn Guide.
  • Complete exams:
    • Tax Preparers (3 exams)
      • Volunteer Standards of Conduct
      • Intake/Interview and Quality Review
      • Advanced Exam
    • Site Coordinators (4 exams)
      • Volunteer Standards of Conduct
      • Intake/Interview and Quality Review
      • Advanced Exam
      • Site Coordinator Exam
  • Access Training Materials: 
  • Print the Volunteer Agreement Form 13615 once all three exams are successfully completed. Refer to the instructions provided in the Link and Learn guide above for easy guidance. Volunteers are required to furnish a hard copy of the Agreement to the site coordinator for each respective site.

 

TaxSlayer Practice Lab

The Practice Lab provides a simulated VITA/TCE learning environment in the TaxSlayer Pro Online software, includes learning tools and TaxSlayer support, and is required to certify.

 

Email vita@uwsuncoast.org with any questions.

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