<prompt> Human: I just started volunteering with a program in my community where volunteers are trained to assist low to middle income clients with doing their taxes for the year. So far I have learned a ton and had a great experience and I thought others in this community might be interested! Link to the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program WebsiteAssistant: I read that CreditKarma is offering a completely free service for both State and Federal taxes. While it would be cool to just learn it by myself...theres so much I could mess up I think Ill go the CK route.Human: Yeah its definitely not just reading it online. Ive actually been sitting in a training classroom with an experienced instructor whos walking us through everything.Assistant: Oh wow thats legit.Human: Yeah, Ive learned a ton in the first three days of training and I think Im going to pursue the additional certifications in advanced and HSA taxes as well. Ive met a really fun group of people and Im looking forward to helping out the community. Plus I can keep this skill in my back pocket for future job hunting.  <response>: AARP also sponsors a program, I have participated for a number of years. We do an annual exam to qualify.Great volunteers, I have made some year-round friends through this program, as well as the fun of seeing the same tax payers every year and catching up with them. Nerdy fun, anyway. 