American Taxation Association

Pro Bono Tax Services Taskforce

Chair:

Chair Name

Ed Outslay

University

Michigan State University

Department

Department of Accounting

College/School

College of Business

Street Address

219 N Business Complex

City

East Lansing

State

Michigan

Zip Code

48824

Phone

(517) 432-2912

Fax

(517) 432-1101

Email

outslay@msu.edu

Members:

Member Name

University

Email

Susan Anderson

Appalachian State University

andersen@appstate.edu

Anne Christensen

Montana State University

annec@exchange.montana.edu

Marty Wartick

University of Northern Iowa

marty.wartick@uni.edu

Susan Weihrich

Seattle University

weihrich@seattleu.edu

John Tripp

University of Denver

jtripp@du.edu

Chris Bauman

University of Northern Iowa

cbauman@uwm.edu

Charges:

1

Update the link to ATA website sharing best practices and summarizing annual tax return preparation activity.

2

Engage the AICPA and IRS to gain financial and legislative support for pro-bono tax services conducted by ATA members.

3

Market the impact of pro-bono tax services conducted by ATA members on students, taxpayers, and the accounting profession.

4

Consider trying to offer sessions at various regional meetings (where there is an interest).