# VITA Tax Preparation Training (Certificate of Performance)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Accounting

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### Summary

This program provides an in-depth exploration of tax preparation and community outreach. Students are trained in tax preparation methods through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). VITA provides free tax preparation services to low income households in the community. Students are trained to prepare taxes for these households through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax software. Students may be certified at a basic and advanced level of VITA and IRS tax preparation upon completion of this program.

**Award Notes:**
A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.
This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the VITA Tax Preparation Training Program will be able to:**

1.  Develop and apply appropriate communication skills across various business settings.
2.  Analyze business scenarios to formulate and implement plans of action.
3.  Leverage technology to manage and use information for decision making.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 2-5 |
| ACCT 132 | Internal Revenue Service Tax Training | 1 |
| ACCT 270 | Accounting Internship / Work Experience | 1-4 |