Project Charter For Tax Preparation Outreach Program

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Project Charter Project Tax Preparation Outreach ProgramCreated Byjane D

Project Charter Project Tax Preparation Outreach Program Created By Jane Doe Date January 24th 2024 Phone Your Phone Number Email [email protected]

Mission This project aims at training volunteers and setting up a free tax preparation service for individuals with a low income. The project involves building training manuals, workshops for volunteers, marketing of the free services, scheduling of the volunteers, establishing a tax preparation facility, meeting up with clients to prepare five hundred tax returns and collection of feedback. The main aim is to help five hundred individuals file their taxes by June 20th 2024 on a $7000 budget funded by a non-governmental organization. The mission is to create a program that reaches out and provides free tax preparation services to low-income individuals in the community.

Objectives · To Provide tax preparation services to at least 500 low-income individuals or more. · To Increase the people’s awareness on free tax preparation services in our community · To Recruit and train volunteers in order to prepare basic tax returns

Deliverables · Tax preparation services for 500 individuals or more · Marketing materials including flyers, social media graphics, emails and hashtags · Training manual and 4 training workshops for volunteers

Stakeholders · Jane Doe, Project Manager · John Smith, Executive Director of Community Center (Project Sponsor) · Mary Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator · 25 tax prep volunteers

Roles and Responsibilities · Jane Doe responsible for overall project management · John Smith provides funding and approves major decisions · Mary Johnson recruits, trains, and manages volunteers · Volunteers prepare tax returns

High-Level Work Breakdown Structure

  • Prepare
    • 1.1 Develop training manual
    • 1.2 Recruit volunteers
    • 1.3 Hold volunteer training workshops
  • Market
    • 2.1 Design marketing materials
    • 2.2 Distribute marketing materials
  • Provide Services
    • 3.1 Schedule volunteers
    • 3.2 Set up tax prep facility
    • 3.3 Provide tax preparation services
    • 3.4 Gather client feedback

Project Milestone April 15, 2024 - Completed 500 tax returns

In-scope and out of scope Tax preparation, Training volunteers, Marketing of services Legal advice, Tax planning, Tax appeals

Assumptions Able to recruit 25+ volunteers with basic tax knowledge Local community center grants usage of their facility

Communications Weekly team meetings, Volunteer email group, Shared folders

Risks Not enough volunteers, technical issues, Demand exceeds capacity

Documentation Shared project folder on internal network

Budget $7,000 funded by QPR Nonprofit Doc Number XXXX Version XX Print Date 11/1/02

Note All the names used in the document are arbitrary and can be changed.

Paper For Above instruction

The proposed project, the Tax Preparation Outreach Program, is a comprehensive community initiative designed to alleviate the financial burden of low-income individuals by providing free tax preparation services. The project is meticulously structured around clear objectives, well-defined deliverables, and roles, with a firm commitment to serve at least 500 individuals by June 20, 2024, under a $7,000 budget funded by a nonprofit organization. This paper discusses the critical components, planning process, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, risk management, and expected outcomes associated with the project.

Introduction

Tax literacy and access to affordable tax preparation are vital factors influencing economic stability among underserved populations. Many low-income individuals face barriers to navigating complex tax laws, leading to financial losses and missed benefits. The Tax Preparation Outreach Program aims to bridge this gap by offering free, professional tax filing services, coupled with volunteer training and community awareness campaigns. This initiative not only enhances financial inclusion but also fosters community engagement and volunteerism.

Project Objectives and Deliverables

The core objective of this project is to deliver accurate tax services to at least 500 low-income residents, significantly improving their financial outcomes. Additionally, raising awareness through marketing efforts ensures community-wide knowledge about available services. The planned deliverables include comprehensive training manuals, four volunteer workshops, and various marketing materials such as flyers and social media content, which will boost outreach efforts. The project’s success hinges on recruiting capable volunteers, establishing efficient workflows, and maintaining community engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Roles

Key stakeholders include project manager Jane Doe, who oversees operations; the community center’s executive director John Smith, providing funding and strategic guidance; volunteer coordinator Mary Johnson, responsible for recruitment and training; and a dedicated team of 25 volunteers. Clear delineation of responsibilities ensures accountability—Jane manages the project lifecycle, John approves budgets and key decisions, Mary handles volunteer management, and volunteers execute tax preparation tasks. Engaging stakeholders actively ensures alignment with community needs and organizational goals.

Work Breakdown Structure and Timeline

The project’s high-level work breakdown structure segments efforts into three main components: preparation, marketing, and service delivery. The preparation phase involves developing training materials, recruiting volunteers, and conducting workshops. Marketing encompasses designing and disseminating outreach materials, ensuring community awareness. The service delivery stage includes scheduling volunteers, setting up the physical tax preparation site, executing tax filings, and collecting feedback to improve future operations. Milestones, such as the completion of 500 tax returns by April 15, 2024, serve as checkpoints for progress evaluation.

Scope, Assumptions, Risks, and Resources

In scope are core tax-related activities, volunteer training, and marketing; out of scope are legal consultations and tax planning services which are beyond the current capacity and scope. Assumptions include successful recruitment of at least 25 volunteers with basic tax knowledge and shared use of community center facilities. Risks involve the potential shortage of volunteers, technical issues affecting service delivery, and exceeding demand capacity, which could jeopardize project objectives. To mitigate risks, proactive recruitment, technical support, and capacity planning are vital. Documenting progress through shared digital folders promotes transparency and continuity.

Conclusion

The Tax Preparation Outreach Program embodies a community-driven approach to enhancing financial inclusion. Through structured planning, stakeholder collaboration, and diligent risk management, the project is poised to fulfill its mission of serving 500 low-income individuals, fostering community awareness, and empowering volunteers. Ensuring sustainability and scalability in future iterations can further widen community impact, providing a replicable model for similar initiatives nationwide.

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