What qualifications do DABC tax preparers have?
All DABC volunteers are required to complete a basic tax law and e-file class, or complete this education through self-study. The DABC certifies volunteers tax law proficiency through a mandatory exam provided by the Internal Revenue Service. A volunteer may not prepare a tax return until the IRS certifies their tax law proficiency. The DABC is proud of the quality of tax returns that are prepared at our free tax locations. In 2009, 98% of our tax returns were deemed mathematically correct. This is over 4% higher than the average paid preparer.
