Job Description

**Job Description:

Tax Consultant

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19139

Duration: **6 Months **

Shift Schedule: **

• Tuesday & Thursday: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM (potentially 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
• Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

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Job Summary**

We are seeking an experienced Tax Consultant to support its Medical Financial Partnership (MFP) and free tax preparation services under the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The consultant will provide specialized individual tax preparation services, assist with complex tax situations, and ensure accurate and compliant tax returns for eligible patient families and community members.

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Responsibilities**

• Prepare and review individual federal and state income tax returns, including complex filing situations.
• Handle non-resident alien tax returns and other specialized individual tax scenarios.
• Interpret federal and state tax regulations, tax credits, deductions, and filing requirements.
• Troubleshoot tax preparation issues and develop accurate, compliant solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to tax preparation volunteers.
• Ensure tax returns comply with IRS regulations and VITA program standards.
• Utilize TaxSlayer and other tax preparation software to prepare and process returns.
• Explain tax concepts and filing requirements clearly to clients and volunteers.
• Support free tax preparation services for low- and moderate-income families and community members.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed services to diverse populations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience preparing individual income tax returns, including complex tax situations.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state individual tax regulations.
• Experience preparing non-resident alien tax returns (Form 1040-NR).
• Knowledge of tax credits, deductions, and filing considerations for low- and moderate-income taxpayers.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance to tax preparation volunteers.
• Experience with tax preparation software such as TaxSlayer or comparable platforms.