Wage & Investment 2015 SPEC Partner Filing Season Readiness Publication 5159 (10-2014) Catalog Number 66732B Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov
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IRS Privacy Principles Privacy Rights Confidential Information Privacy Principles
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Notices and Disclaimers Identification Numbers Naming Conventions
Table of Contents Course Overview Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10
Publication 5159 Overview Objectives
Lesson 1 Overview Contents Overview VITA & TCE Quality Site Requirements Site Revew Sheet Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements Summary Summary Exercises Answers to Summary Exercises 1-1
Overview Additional References Link & Learn Taxes, http://www.irs.gov/app/vita Publication 5166, Quality Site Requirements Introduction You hold the Key to Quality Results Objectives 1-2
VITA & TCE Quality Site Requirements Purpose Quality Site Requirements (QSR) Form 6729, Site Review Sheet Site Review Site Review Sheet Site Review Sheet, Corrective Actions 1-3
VITA & TCE Quality Site Requirements Volunteer Standards of Conduct Violation refusesit is a violation of Volunteer Standard of Conduct (VSC) # 1. Partners and site/local coordinators are encouraged to contact their relationship manager and/or use the external referral process by e-mailing IRS at wi.voltax@irs.gov or calling toll free 1-877-330-1205 1-4
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 1. Volunteer Certification VITA/TCE site, all volunteers 1-5
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 1. Volunteer Certification 1-6
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 1. Volunteer Certification NOTE: 1-7
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 1. Volunteer Certification applicable for each position. Required Training For Volunteer Positions 1-8
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 1. Volunteer Certification Note: Examples of noncompliance occur when: One or more volunteers at the site have not completed the Volunteer Standards of Conduct Training, passed the test and/or All volunteers at the site have not completed the Volunteer Standards of Conduct training, passed the test and are not 1-9
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 1. Volunteer Certification Volunteer preparers, quality reviewers, site coordinators, or instructors have not viewed Publication 5101, Intake/Interview and Quality Review Training:. Recommended Follow-up Action: all 2) Intake and Interview Process All sites Sheet, 1-10
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 2) Intake and Interview Process Due Diligence 1-11
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 2) Intake and Interview Process Additional Requirements for Virtual VITA/TCE Note: A noncompliant issue occurs when: Recommended Follow-up Action: 1-12
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 3) Quality Review Process A Quality Review Process includes a 100% review of all returns Selfreview is not an approved method Sheet 1-13
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 3) Quality Review Process A noncompliant issue occurs when: Recommended Follow-up Action: 4) Reference Materials one copy Sites using TaxWise or with Internet capabilities have electronic access to Publication 4012, Publication 17, Volunteer Tax Alerts, and Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA). 1-14
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 4) Reference Materials A noncompliant issue occurs when: Recommended Follow-up Action: 5) Volunteer Agreement All annually 1-15
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 5) Volunteer Agreement Note: Examples of noncompliance occur when: 1-16
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 5) Volunteer Agreement displayed at the site Review Sheet Recommended Follow-up Action: 1-17
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 6) Timely Filing of Tax Returns Timely Filing: 1-18
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 6) Timely Filing of Tax Returns Examples of noncompliance occur when: Recommended Follow-up Action: 1-19
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 7) Civil Rights current current is not acceptable A noncompliant issue occurs when: product is not displayed Recommended Follow-up Action: 1-20
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 8) Correct Site Identification Number (SIDN) ALL A noncompliant issue occurs when: Recommended Follow-up Action: 9) Correct Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) Sites with an internet connection have access to Publication 3189 at www.irs.gov. 1-21
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 9) Correct Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) A noncompliant issue occurs when: Recommended Follow-up Action: 10) Security, Privacy & Confidentiality 1-22
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 10) Security, Privacy & Confidentiality are required limited all 1-23
Guidelines - Quality Site Requirements 10) Security, Privacy & Confidentiality A noncompliant issue occurs when: Recommended Follow-up Action: 1-24
Summary 1-25
Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 1-1 Summary Exercise 1-2 1-26
Answers to Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 1-1 B. February 3rd Summary Exercise 1-2 D. Both A and C 1-27
Lesson 2 Overview Contents Overview Lessons Learned for 2014 Filing Season Remote Site Reviews Volunteer Standards of Conduct Prior Year and Amended Returns 2-1
Overview Contents Social Security Administration Changes Summary Summary Exercises Answers to Summary Exercises Additional References Information from Social Security Administration at www.ssa.gov: Introduction Objectives 2-2
Lessons Learned for Filing Season 2014 Lessons Learned Quality Statiscal Sample (QSS) Reviews Quality Site Requirements: Issue: Sheet 2-3
Lessons Learned for Filing Season 2014 Field Site Visits (FSV) Quality Site Requirements: Issue: 2-4
Lessons Learned for Filing Season 2014 SPEC Shopping Reviews Quality Site Requirements: Issue: 2-5
Lessons Learned for Filing Season 2014 Volunteer Standards of Conduct (VSC) Violations refuses to correct Example 1: NOTE: VSC #1 is the only standard that can be corrected and not reported as a violation. If the site/local coordinator/volunteer agrees to correct the noncompliance QSR, it should not be reported as a violation Example 2: 2-6
Lessons Learned for Filing Season 2014 Quality Updates box a 2-7
Remote Site Reviews Purpose Remote Site Review Sheet For Example: 2-8
Remote Site Reviews Remote Site Review Selection Conducting Remote Site Reviews Follow-Up Review 2-9
Volunteer Standards of Conduct 2-10 Volunteer Standards of Conduct (VSC) Compliance
Volunteer Standards of Conduct Volunteer Standards of Conduct (VSC) Compliance Volunteer Registry External Referral Process 2-11
Volunteer Standards of Conduct External Referral Process Site 2-12
Prior Year and Amended Returns Tax Assistance Centers Revised Policy 2-13
Social Security Administration Changes Social Security Administration Social Security Cards To Get Replacement Social Security Cards Benefit Verification Letters my Social Security my Social Security 2-14
Social Security Administration Changes Benefit Verification Letters 1-800-772-12131-800-325-0778 2-15
Summary site 2-16
Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 2-1 Summary Exercise 2-2 Summary Exercise 2-3 Summary Exercise 2-4 2-17
Answers to Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 2-1 Summary Exercise 2-2 Summary Exercise 2-3 Summary Exercise 2-4 2-18
Lesson 3 Overview Contents Overview VITA Loaned Equipment Security Summary Summary Exercises Answers to Summary Exercises Additional References Form 13632, Property Loan Agreement Publication 4473, Computer Loan Program Welcome Package 3-1
Overview Introduction Objectives 3-2
VITA Loaned Equipment Security Communication Methods for Partners/Sites Upon Receipt Within 20 days of receipt of equipment packing list Form 13632, Property Loan Agreement 20 days Equipment Use 3-3
VITA Loaned Equipment Security Equipment Use Inappropriate Equipment Use Equipment may not be used for: Physical Security Safeguarding Equipment 3-4
VITA Loaned Equipment Security Safeguarding Equipment Safeguarding Taxpayer s Privacy A number of computers were returned to the Depot with the password and login information taped to the machine itself Partner Reporting Requirements 3-5
VITA Loaned Equipment Security Partner Reporting Requirements 3-6
Summary 3-7
Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 3-1 Summary Exercise 3-2 3-8
Answers to Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 3-1 Summary Exercise 3-2 3-9
Lesson 4 Overview Contents Overview Applicable Laws and Executive Orders Civil Rights Summary Summary Exercises Answers to Summary Exercises Exhibit 4-1, Integrating Civil Rights into Your Volunteer Program Additional References Form 13324, IRS Civil Rights Assurance for Sub-recipients under SPEC Partnership Agreements Form 13325, Statement of Assurance Concerning Civil Rights Compliance for IRS SPEC Partnerships Publication 4053(EN/SP), Your Civil Rights are Protected (poster) Publication 4454, Your Civil Rights are Protected 4-1
Overview Introduction Objectives 4-2
Applicable Laws and Executive Orders Applicable Laws and Executive Orders Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Example: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Example: 4-3
Applicable Laws and Executive Orders Applicable Laws and Executive Orders Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Example: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Example: Executive Order 13166 Example: 4-4
Civil Rights Title VI Language Reasonable Accommodations 4-5
Civil Rights Reasonable Accommodations Examples of Reasonable Accommodations: Develop Plans for Providing Reasonable Accommodation and Language Access Review Sheet 4-6
Civil Rights Develop Plans for Providing Reasonable Accommodation and Language Access How Does Title VI Apply to VITA/ TCE Sites 4-7
Civil Rights How Does Title VI Apply to VITA/ TCE Sites Title VI Compliance only is not acceptable Therefore, all VITA/TCE sites, including military that service civilians, must display a current Publication 4053 (EN/SP), Your Civil Rights are Protected. Title VI posting/displaying also includes the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide product (D-143) revised with the updated Title VI language. Violation of Title VI Roles and Responsibilities for Title VI Assurance Forms Partner 4-8
Civil Rights Roles and Responsibilities for Title VI Assurance Forms Territory January 10th Exhibit 5-1 Civil Rights Division (CRD) Reviews 4-9
Summary 4-10
Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 4-1 Summary Exercise 4-2 Summary Exercise 4-3 4-11
Answers to Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 4-1 C. Site/Local coordinator Summary Exercise 4-2 Summary Exercise 4-3 4-12
Exhibit 4-1, Integrating Civil Rights into Your Volunteer Program ID Category Consideration Note: 4-13
Exhibit 4-1, Integrating Civil Rights into Your Volunteer Program ID Category Consideration 4-14
Exhibit 4-1, Integrating Civil Rights into Your Volunteer Program ID Category Consideration 4-15
Lesson 5 Overview Contents Overview Types of Virtual VITA/TCE Sites Virtual Program Process Identifying Potential Locations Counting of Returns Summary Summary Exercises Answers to Summary Exercises Exhibit 5-1, VITA/TCE Quality Site Requirements Applicable to Virtual Sites and Facilitated Self-Assistance (FSA) 5-1
Overview Additional References Form 14446, Virtual VITA/TCE Taxpayer Consent Publication 1084, Site Coordinator s Handbook Introduction 5-2
Overview Objectives 5-3
Types of Virtual VITA/TCE Sites Intake Site prohibited Review Sheet Sheet 5-4
Types of Virtual VITA/TCE Sites Preparation Site 5-5
Types of Virtual VITA/TCE Sites Combination Intake/ Preparation Site Drop-Off Site 5-6
Virtual VITA/TCE Process Form 14446, Virtual VITA/ TCE Taxpayer Consent Secure Receipt and Storage of Documents at Preparation Site secure 5-7
Virtual VITA/TCE Process Secure Receipt and Storage of Documents at Preparation Site Return Preparation and Quality Review/Taxpayer Communications Review 5-8
Virtual VITA/TCE Process Authorization to Transmit Return, IRS Virtual Quality Review Direct Taxpayer Intake 5-9
Identifying Potential Locations for Virtual VITA/TCE Delivery Virtual Program Plan Review and Approval Partner Responsibility 5-10
Identifying Potential Locations for Virtual VITA/TCE Delivery Virtual Program Plan Review and Approval Territory Responsibility 5-11
Counting of Returns By Preparation Site EFIN By Intake Site SIDN 5-12
Summary 5-13
Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 5-1 Summary Exercise 5-2 Summary Exercise 5-3 Summary Exercise 5-4 5-14
Answers to Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 5-1 Summary Exercise 5-2 Summary Exercise 5-3 Summary Exercise 5-4 D. Both b and c 5-15
Exhibit 6-1, VITA/TCE Quality Site Requirements Applicable to Virtual Sites and Facilitated Self-Assistance (FSA) VITA/TCE Quality Site Requirements Applicable to Virtual Sites and Facilitated Self-Assistance (FSA) Publication 5166, Quality Site Requirements Publication 1084, Site Coordinator s Handbook stand-alone, fusionremote Traditional VITA/TCE Sites VITA/TCE Virtual Sites FSA Sites 5-16
Exhibit 6-1, VITA/TCE Quality Site Requirements Applicable to Virtual Sites and Facilitated Self-Assistance (FSA) Traditional VITA/TCE Sites VITA/TCE Virtual Sites FSA Sites QSR #2: Intake/Interview Process Review Sheet QSR #3: Quality Review Process QSR #4: Reference Materials 5-17
Exhibit 6-1, VITA/TCE Quality Site Requirements Applicable to Virtual Sites and Facilitated Self-Assistance (FSA) Traditional VITA/TCE Sites VITA/TCE Virtual Sites FSA Sites QSR #5: Volunteer Agreement Programs QSR #6: Timely Filing 5-18
Exhibit 6-1, VITA/TCE Quality Site Requirements Applicable to Virtual Sites and Facilitated Self-Assistance (FSA) Traditional VITA/TCE Sites VITA/TCE Virtual Sites FSA Sites QSR #7: Civil Rights 5-19
Lesson 6 Overview Contents Overview Summary Summary Exercises Answers to Summary Exercises 6-1
Overview Additional References Introduction Objectives 6-2
Registered User Portal (RUP) Access IRS Application 6-3 Step Action
IRS Application Registered User Portal (RUP) Access two Note: close the browser should not 6-4
IRS Application e-file Application Completion not open 12 months Application Types New: Revised: 6-5
IRS Application Application Types Reapply: EFIN Cleanup one systemically dropped reactivatedcannot be updatedused again after Submitting the Electronic Application 6-6
IRS Application Submitting the Electronic Application Business Type Figure 6 1 6-7
IRS Application Submitting the Electronic Application Figure 6 2 6-8
IRS Application Submitting the Electronic Application Figure 6 3 Figure 6 3 6-9
IRS Application Submitting the Electronic Application Application Contact(s) Figure 6 4 6-10
IRS Application Submitting the Electronic Application Programs Figure 6 5 6-11
IRS Application Submitting the Electronic Application Business Activity Figure 6 6 6-12
IRS Application Submitting the Electronic Application Return Form Type Figure 6 7 6-13
IRS Application Submitting the Electronic Application Application Summary Figure 6 8 6-14
IRS Application Submitting the Electronic Application Application Submission and Completion Figure 6 9 6-15
IRS Application Submitting the Electronic Application Tracking Number Figure 6 10 6-16
IRS Application Territory Office Responsibility application: application: application: Name, Position Title, U.S. Citizen Status, Social Security Number, Date of Birth and E-mail Address Do not contact 6-17
Monitoring e-file Applications 6-18 Verifying New e-file Applications Revising e-file Application Exception: Note: Temporarily Inactive
Monitoring e-file Applications Permanently Inactive 6-19
Summary prior 6-20
Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 6-1 Summary Exercise 6-2 Summary Exercise 6-3 Summary Exercise 6-4 6-21
Answers to Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 6-1 Summary Exercise 6-2 Summary Exercise 6-3 Summary Exercise 6-4 6-22
Lesson 7 Overview Contents Overview TaxWise Software Minimum System Requirements Internet Connections TaxWise Solution Center TaxWise Features TaxWise Support 7-1
Overview Troubleshooting TaxWise Summary Summary Exercises Answers to Summary Exercises Exhibit 7-1, Preparing Same-Sex Marriages using TaxWise Online and/or TaxWise Desktop Additional References Publication 3189, Publication 4012, TaxWise Online User Guide TaxWise Desktop User Guide Introduction Objectives 7-2
TaxWise Software Minimum Returns Preparation Requirements Filing Season 2016 Example 1: Example 2: 2016 Exception Requirement mustprior 7-3
Minimum System Requirements 7-4 Compatibility Minimum System Requirements Recommended System Requirements
Internet Connections Platform Issues Multiple Computers: Proxy Servers: System Backups: Antivirus/Internet Security Software: Firewalls: Minimum Connection Speed: 7-5
Internet Connections TaxWise Speed Test Start a Test 7-6
Internet Connections TaxWise Speed Test Classic ModeSave Return Classic Mode To switch TaxWise Online to Classic Mode, use the following steps: Admin Settings Advanced Use Classic Mode to Display Tax Returns Save and Close 7-7
TaxWise Solution Center Navigating Landing Page 7-8
TaxWise Solution Center Navigating Landing Page Access tools Login Page TaxWise Solution Center Launch Login Admin Client ID Username Password Login Admin 7-9
TaxWise Solution Center Login Page Client ID Username Log In 7-10
TaxWise Features New for 2015 Filing Season Note: Relational EFIN Template Subscriber 7-11
TaxWise Features Linked State Returns Select Returns to File IRS Acpt True Unlinked State Returns Yes Forgotten Password User Account Reset 7-12
TaxWise Features Forgotten Password For TaxWise Online (TWO) Users: Security Manager and Reset Password For TaxWise Desktop (TWD) users: ToolsUtilities/Setup OptionsUtilitySetup Security ManagerGroups Security Manager Security Manager Security Manager TaxWise Online Additional Security Admin AdministratorSuperUser Manage Users User Manager 7-13
TaxWise Features TaxWise Online Additional Security Active Use Save Restrict IP Addresses Restrict IP Addresses Static IP 7-14
TaxWise Features TaxWise Online Additional Security Manage Users User Manager IP Address to AddAdd Close Window 7-15
TaxWise Support TaxWise Online Remote Assistance Manage Users Enable Remote Assistance OK 7-16
TaxWise Support TaxWise Online Remote Assistance User ManagerHelp HELP Return PreparerAdministratorHELP EditReturn PreparerAdministrator Help HELP AdministratorReturn Preparer Save User ManagerHelp 7-17
TaxWise Support TaxWise Desktop Assistance To send mail to SFS support, use the following steps: CommunicationsSend Mail to SFS Support Communications Send Mail to SFS Support Browse NOTE: 7-18
TaxWise Support TaxWise Desktop Assistance Choose File Open Send 7-19
Trouble Shooting TaxWise Internet Explorer Issue: Explanation: Action: Sendfailed Message Issue:SENDFAILED Explanation: Action: Diagnostic Failure to Display Issue: Explanation: Action: 7-20
Trouble Shooting TaxWise Diagnostic Failure to Display 100% Delete Pending e-files Issue:Delete Pending E-Files Explanation:Clear Sent E-Files Action:Clear Sent E-Files Clear Sent e-filesreturn Tasks Clear FederalClose Tools Delete Pending e-files 7-21
Trouble Shooting TaxWise TaxWise Desktop Automatic Updates Get Module UpdatesGet Program Updates To download program updates automatically, use the following steps: ToolsSchedule Auto Events Schedule Automatic Events Enable Auto Update Save 7-22
Summary 7-23
Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 7-1 Summary Exercise 7-2 Summary Exercise 7-3 Summary Exercise 7-4 7-24
Answers to Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 7-1 Summary Exercise 7-2 Summary Exercise 7-3 Summary Exercise 7-4 7-25
Exhibit 7-2, Preparing Same-Sex Marriages using TaxWise Online and/or TaxWise Desktop How to prepare state returns in states that do not recognize Same-Sex Marriages using TaxWise Online and/or TaxWise Desktop Note: Unlinked Scenario 1: Use TaxWise Online or TaxWise Desktop Situation: Process: unlinked 7-26
Exhibit 7-2, Preparing Same-Sex Marriages using TaxWise Online and/or TaxWise Desktop Do you want to Check here if you 7-27
Exhibit 7-2, Preparing Same-Sex Marriages using TaxWise Online and/or TaxWise Desktop NOTE: If the taxpayer does not want to come back, consider using scenario three. Sites should be strongly encouraged to change the return Stage to Federal return. 7-28
Exhibit 7-2, Preparing Same-Sex Marriages using TaxWise Online and/or TaxWise Desktop Scenario 2: Use TaxWise Desktop (TWD) Alternative Preparation Solution (APS) and TaxWise Online Situation: Process: Note: What if Mode 7-29
Exhibit 7-2, Preparing Same-Sex Marriages using TaxWise Online and/or TaxWise Desktop Scenario 3: Use TaxWise Online or TaxWise Desktop Situation: Note: not 7-30
Exhibit 7-2, Preparing Same-Sex Marriages using TaxWise Online and/or TaxWise Desktop 7-31
Lesson 8 Overview Contents Overview Identity Theft Return Integrity and Correspondence Services (RICS) Direct Deposit Limits Assisting Taxpayers at VITA/TCE sites Summary Summary Exercises Answers to Summary Exercises 8-1
Overview Additional References Introduction The IRS is committed to working with taxpayers who are the victims of Identity Theft. Objectives 8-2
Identity Theft Identity Theft Non-tax or Tax Related non-tax relatedtax-related Non-Tax Related Example: Tax Related Employment Fraudulent Filing 8-3
Identity Theft Refund Fraud Detection and Prevention Increasing Efforts to Help Victims annually 8-4
Identity Theft Increasing Efforts to Help Victims 8-5
Identity Theft Phishing Schemes If you or a taxpayer Then Do not reply. Do not open any attachments. Do not click on any links. Note: send the URL of the suspicious site 8-6
Identity Theft Phishing Schemes If you or a taxpayer Phone call: Then Letter or notice via paper mail: not legitimate...and you are a U.S. citizen located in the United States or its territories or a U.S. citizen living abroad.... and you are not a U.S. citizen and reside outside the United States. 8-7
Identity Theft Phishing Schemes If you or a taxpayer Then Do not reply. Do not open any attachments. Do not click on any links. Note: After you forward 8-8
Identity Theft Criminal Investigation Division 8-9
Return Preparer Office (RPO) 8-10 Return Preparer Office (RPO) RPO Compliance Group
Return Preparer Office (RPO) RPO Compliance Group RPO Compliance s Initiatives Filing Season Invalid SIDN Count *Invalid SIDN Reviewed by EFIN* Invalid SIDN Count at SPEC sites Return Count *NOTE: 8-11
Return Preparer Office (RPO) Partner Responsibility Territory Responsibility 8-12
Return Integrity and Correspondence Services (RICS) Electronic Fraud Detection System 8-13
Return Integrity and Correspondence Services (RICS) Electronic Fraud Detection System Unmatched Site Identification Numbers (SIDN) Program Type AARP Grant Military VITA Total 8-14
Return Integrity and Correspondence Services (RICS) Unmatched Site Identification Numbers (SIDN) Program Type AARP Grant Military VITA Total 8-15
Direct Deposit Limits New Procedures NOTE: NOTE: 8-16
Assisting Taxpayers at VITA/TCE Sites If you or a taxpayer Did not receive Then the volunteer should... 8-17
Assisting Taxpayers at VITA/TCE Sites If you or a taxpayer Then the volunteer should... Replacing a Lost or Missing IP PIN CAUTION: 8-18
Summary 8-19
Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 8-1 Summary Exercise 8-2 Summary Exercise 8-3 Summary Exercise 8-4 8-20
Answers to Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 8-1 Summary Exercise 8-2 Summary Exercise 8-3 Summary Exercise 8-4 8-21
Lesson 9 Overview Contents Overview Volunteer Eligibility Requirements Roles and Responsibilities Summary Summary Exercises Answers to Summary Exercises Additional References www.irs.gov Tax Pro Link & Learn Taxes Form 14310, VITA/TCE Volunteer Sign Up Form 13615, Volunteer Standards of Conduct Agreement VITA/TCE Programs CE Credit Fact Sheet 9-1
Overview Introduction Available in 2015 Filing Season is a new Continuing Education Credit the efforts of non-credentialed return preparers who aspire to a higher level of professionalism. The program name is the Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP). cannot Objectives 9-2
Volunteer Eligibility Requirements Form 14310, VITA/TCE Volunteer Sign Up Tax Pros Register for or Renew your PTIN 9-3
Volunteer Eligibility Requirements Certified Public Accountants (CPA) 9-4
Roles and Responsibilities Enrolled Agent (EA) or Other Tax Return Preparer (OTRP) Responsibility exactly complete the Volunteer Standards of Conduct complete the Intake/Interview & Quality Review Training Advanced Available Continuing Education (CE) Credits 9-5
Roles and Responsibilities 9-6 Available Continuing Education (CE) Credits Note: Partner Responsibility
Roles and Responsibilities Partner Responsibility Note: 9-7
Roles and Responsibilities Territory Responsibility Record Keeping Retention Requirements 9-8
Summary 9-9
Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 9-1 Summary Exercise 9-2 Summary Exercise 9-3 Summary Exercise 9-4 Summary Exercise 9-5 9-10
Answers to Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 9-1 Summary Exercise 9-2 Summary Exercise 9-3 Summary Exercise 9-4 9-11
Answers to Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 9-5 9-12
Lesson 10 Overview Contents Overview Acceptance Agent and Certifying Acceptance Agent Summary Summary Exercises Answers to Summary Exercises Additional References Program 10-1
Overview Introduction The goals of the SPEC Certifying Acceptance Agent Program Initiative are to: NOTE: Objectives 10-2
Acceptance Agent and Certifying Acceptance Agent Acceptance Agent (AA) Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) 10-3
Eligibility to Become a Certifying Acceptance Agent CAA Eligibility Requirements Submitting Form 13551, Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program 10-4
Eligibility to Become a Certifying Acceptance Agent Submitting Form 13551, Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program SPEC Certifying Acceptance Agent Responsibility 10-5
Roles and Responsibilities SPEC Certifying Acceptance Agent Responsibility Territory Responsibility 10-6
Summary 10-7
Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 10-1 Summary Exercise 10-2 Summary Exercise 10-3 10-8
Answers to Summary Exercises Summary Exercise 10-1 Summary Exercise 10-2 Summary Exercise 10-3 10-9