RSVP seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers

Northeast Iowa Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is seeking volunteers who are interested in becoming certified to provide free income tax assistance for the low- to mid-income and elderly. The services are provided at the Decorah, Cresco and Postville Public Libraries starting February 1 through April 15.

RSVP volunteers are age 55-plus and will receive in-depth training during the month of January in preparation for certification to provide the tax assistance. Potential volunteers should have moderate computer skills in order to take an online certification test and utilize the TaxSlayer program for completing returns.

They will join a group of 12 other volunteers with two volunteers working as a team on each return. Tax assistance volunteers usually serve four to eight hours a week during the tax season and choose where they would like to provide the services.

For more information about the income tax assistance program offered by RSVP and the AARP Foundation, contact Kathy or Kim at 563-382-3717. Northeast Iowa RSVP serves Allamakee, Howard and Winneshiek counties with 315 volunteers serving at 58 non-profit agencies.