VITA Important Training Links
Important Links & Resources
Everything you need in one place—training, certification, tools, and support for VITA volunteers.
Training & Certification
Link & Learn (Training Platform)
Self-paced online learning for all VITA training modules.
Open Link & Learn
Link & Learn Tax Certification
Online system used to complete and submit your VITA certification exams.
Start Certification Exam
Volunteer Assistor Test/Retest
Full IRS test booklet for all certification exams (available online and in hard copy).
View Form 6744
Publication 4012 — Volunteer Resource Guide
Your go-to reference for preparing returns in TaxSlayer (online and in hard copy).
Open Publication 4012
Guides & Publications
Publication 4491 — VITA Training Guide
Online system used to complete and submit your VITA certification exams.
Open Publication 4491
Publication 4961 — Volunteer Standards of Conduct
Full IRS test booklet for all certification exams (available online and in hard copy).
Open Publication 4961
Publication 5101 — Intake, Interview & Quality Review
Full IRS test booklet for all certification exams (available online and in hard copy).
Open Publication 5101
Practice Tools
TaxSlayer Practice Lab
Practice version of the software used to prepare returns.
Password to access: TRAINPROWEB
Go to Practice Lab
Tax Law Training Videos
Filing Status & Dependent
Learn how to determine filing status and identify qualifying dependents.
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What Is Taxable Income?
Understand what counts as taxable income and how it affects a return.
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Adjustments, Deductions & Credits
Learn how taxpayers reduce taxable income and lower their overall tax liability.
Health Insurance, Refunds, Amount Due & State Returns
Overview of premium tax credits, refunds vs. amounts owed, and state return basics.
Changes for Tax Year 2025
Get ready for the 2025 tax season with a clear breakdown of all the major changes you need to know! In this video, we walk through the new tax laws introduced under recent legislation, including increased standard deductions, updates to the Child Tax Credit, new deductions available even for non-itemizers, enhanced benefits for seniors, and important new requirements you’ll need when filing your return.
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