The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host an in-person event focused on building financial capacity by increasing awareness of various initiatives for income tax services targeted to low- and moderate-income households and small businesses. Banks and community-based organizations (CBOs) can significantly impact the outcome of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program through their volunteer support efforts. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Bank On North Carolina, and HOPE Financial will highlight specific opportunities to build financial capacity by supporting VITA sites through bank and CBO partnerships.
Presenters:
- Marquita Robertson, Executive Director, The Collaborative
- Watricia Shuler, Financial Wellbeing Coach, Small Business, Operation HOPE, Inc.
- Andrew D. Rice, Senior Stakeholder Relationship Tax Consultant; Stakeholder Partnerships Education & Communication (SPEC), IRS.
- Victor Galloway, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Where:
Virutal, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Bankers, Community Development Financial Institutions, VITA administrators, nonprofits, credit counselors, local, state, and federal government, and non-profit representatives
Registration Information:
To register online, click Register and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Victor Galloway at vgalloway@fdic.gov.