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You can register and login into the test using VITA/TCE Central. In addition, return here to access the latest training and testing materials using Quick Links. Quick Links will include a file for all the certification tests and VITA/TCE training guides (including the optional specialty courses) in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format. In addition, you can access the Volunteer Standards of Conduct (VSOC) Training course, Intake/Interview and Quality Review Training, the Practice Lab, and the evaluations. |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| |  |  |\n|  |  | Access the latest training and testing materials using Quick Links. |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n| Link & Learn Taxes Certification Tests: Getting Started • 1 |  |  |\n\nTo become certified for the VITA/TCE Programs, you must first self-register in the VITA/TCE Central testing system (your Practice Lab user name and password will not work on the certification test site):  \n• Go to the VITA/TCE Central homepage at [https://www.linklearncertification.com](https://www.linklearncertification.com). (Copy and paste into a browser, and add to Favorites for easy access at a later time. )  \n• Click the Create Account button to set up a new IRS account. Complete the fields to create your account in the system. Required fields are marked by an asterisk (*), all others are optional.  \n• Group: Select the appropriate volunteer group from the choices in the drop-down menu.  \n\n| |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  | Select the appropriate volunteer group. |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n\n• If you are also a Site Coordinator, please select “Yes” to the question, Do you want to take the Site Coordinator course? You will then need to complete the Site Coordinator training course before you can complete your Basic or Advanced exams.  \n• Continue to fill in the registration form with your first and last name, address, email address, and other information. You will choose a Login Name and password to use every time you return to VITA/TCE Central. Note that the Test site does not allow two users to have the same Login Name. You’ll need a unique Login Name that is not currently in the system.  \n• Passwords are case sensitive.  \n• Should you ever forget your password, a valid email address is required in order to send you a new password.  \n• Optional: Professional Status. Volunteers who are authorized under Circular 230 to practice before the IRS may take the Federal Tax Law Update Test for Circular 230 Professionals. These volunteers must register with professional designation of Attorney, Certified Financial Planner, CPA, or Enrolled Agent. Volunteers who complete this certification level can prepare any tax returns that fall within the scope of service of the VITA/TCE Programs.  \n• Optional: A PTIN is a “Preparer Tax Identification Number” issued by the IRS. If you have a PTIN, enter it in the appropriate place on the registration form. PTIN must start with the letter P, followed by eight digits. Do not include a hyphen. 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