To help Mississauga residents who are dealing with food insecurity to accurately prepare for their income tax returns.
Location:
Online.
Responsibilities:
- Using the Canada Revenue Agency supplied software (UFILE) and following training guidelines, complete income tax returns for Mississauga residents
- When helping prepare tax filing, ask the resident for further information and clarification when necessary
- Use the CVITP hotline for any questions that arise as you’re helping file returns
- Quickly and efficiently report concerns to the program coordinator
Qualifications:
- Possess a good understanding of our tax system, and the process of filing returns
- Ability to work with the general public
- Comfortable using a computer and technology
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy, patience, and understanding/sensitivity to unique client needs
- Having one or more years of experience involved with tax clinics would be an asset
- Speaking an additional language is an asset (Arabic, Spanish, Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil, Polish or other languages)
Requirements:
- Must possess a laptop and space to download the UFILE software
- Valid police check within the last 3 years (any level is accepted)
To apply: complete a CVITP application online and choose TMFB as your host organization (apply here)
Time commitment:
- Approximately 2-4 hours of virtual webinar training through a CVITP representative (date TBD sometime in mid-February)
- Minimum 3-hours per shift (one-time or multiple shifts available) in the morning, afternoon, or evening throughout March and April
Boundaries and limitations:
- Must maintain the confidentiality of all information shared with you in the process of completing duties
- File returns in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines
- Report any and all concerns to the Tax Clinic Coordinator
Training/Support provided:
- Canada Revenue Agency 2 hours webinar training
- Online 2-4 hours training from CVITP representative
- On-site helpline provided through CVITP
- Ongoing support provided by TMFB staff
Benefits
- Helping others in the community
- Personal satisfaction
- Increase your tax knowledge
- Gain new skills and improve on existing ones
- A certificate of accomplishment provided by CRA
- A letter of acknowledgment provided by TMFB
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