NSA Lunch and Learn with the IRS VITA Program!
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As accounting professionals, you understand the complexities of tax preparation and the importance of ensuring that every taxpayer has access to accurate, reliable assistance. The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax help to low- to moderate-income individuals and families, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers.
VITA sites are located in local communities across the country, and volunteers come from all walks of life. Some are experienced tax professionals, while others may be retirees, students, or community members with a desire to give back. The IRS provides training and certification to ensure all volunteers are prepared to handle basic tax returns as well as help to make you a better, more efficient tax preparer. Whether you have a wealth of tax preparation experience or are new to the field, your skills can make a substantial impact on individuals and families in need.
Discover how you can get involved with the VITA program! During this session, we’ll discuss the various volunteer roles available, the training process, and how your expertise can be leveraged to support your community. Volunteering with VITA is a rewarding opportunity to use your professional skills while making a tangible difference in the lives of taxpayers who need it most.
Andrew J. VanSingel
Territory Manager
IRS
Andrew VanSingel is the Chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Disaster Response & Preparedness. Mr. VanSingel is also the Local Taxpayer Advocate for Taxpayer Advocate Service’s Chicago office. TAS is an independent organization within the IRS and is the taxpayer’s voice at the IRS. TAS’ job is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly, and knows and understand their rights as a taxpayer. TAS offers free help to guide taxpayers through the often-confusing process of resolving tax problems that taxpayers are not able to solve on their own. Prior to joining TAS, Mr. VanSingel managed the Low Income Tax Clinic at Prairie State Legal Services, Inc., where he was responsible for all Clinic activities, including client representation, supervision of interns and volunteers, community outreach, staff training, and grant preparation and reporting.
Mr. VanSingel is admitted to practice in Illinois, New York, and the United States Tax Court. Mr. VanSingel is a former member of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, a Federal Advisory Committee comprised of 75 individuals dedicated to making systemic improvements to the IRS. Mr. VanSingel received his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University in 2006, and his J.D., cum laude from Touro Law Center in 2010.
Mr. VanSingel is also involved in the American Bar Association, and holds leadership positions in both the Section of Taxation (Vice Chair, Pro Bono & Tax Clinics Committee) and in the Young Lawyers Division (Director, Disaster Legal Services Program). He is also a member of the Board of Directors for Community Support Services, Inc., which provides services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Mr. VanSingel is deeply involved with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. In addition to volunteering at VITA Clinics, he regularly teaches tax law for Ladder Up, a VITA grantee which prepares over 10,000 income tax returns annually.
