Kudos to Patrick Flannery and Douglas Knight Singer for running a program that allows a group of San Francisco high school juniors and seniors to obtain experience in the world of tax preparation. Not only do these students get certified to prepare taxes for individuals with an annual household income of less than $38,000, they will also become certified in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Students must attend a coaching session from October through December and then a refresher course in December and January prior to taking a certification test in January. Students must be recertified each year.
Not only are students exposed to the reality of tax rules and regulations, they are also receive experience in a small business setting. Within this setting, students must learn to act in a professional manner with a customer clientel, learn to work cooperatively with teammates and discuss questions and issues with peers. All in all, they are obtaining a very valuable real-world experience as a high school student. It also encourages students to take a leading role within their community. What a neat experience!
http://www.edutopia.org/high-school-tax-assistance
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