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VITA-TCE Intake Interview Review: Mastering Form 13614-C, Exams of Advanced Education

A review of the vita-tce intake interview process, focusing on form 13614-c. It includes key questions and answers related to taxpayer information, volunteer responsibilities, and tax return preparation. The review covers essential sections of the form, obscure components affecting the tax return, and the process for determining return eligibility. It serves as a study guide for volunteers involved in the vita/tce programs, ensuring they are well-prepared to assist taxpayers with their tax returns. The document emphasizes the importance of thorough interviews and accurate form completion to prevent identity theft and ensure compliance with irs guidelines. It also highlights the significance of volunteer certification levels and the use of publication 4012 for determining the scope of service.

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VITA-TCE INTAKE-INTERVIEW REVIEW
What tax forms does the taxpayer need to fill out form 13614-C?
Forms W-2, 1099, 1098, 1095
What are six sections of Form 13614-C that may materially change the tax return for the
taxpayer?
1.) did you live in two or more states? 2.) were you a full-time citizen, on visa, or student 3.)
blind/disabled/IPPIN/held digital assets 4.) marital status 5.) refund preference 6.) how would
you like to make payment if balance due?
What sections of form 13614-c pertain to the volunteer that affect the return?
1.) qualifying child or relative 2.) provided 50% or more of their own support 3.) less than $5k
income 4.) taxpayer (s) provided more than 50% of support 5.) taxpayer (s) paid more than half
the cost of maintaining a home for the person
How is a tax return classified as an advanced return?
If a single box in the form is checked and there is an A in the column.
What's the process for indifferent determination of whether a tax return can be prepared at the
site?
Final decision based on a combination of the site's return preparation policy and Scope of
Service Chart listed in Publication 4012.
What are obscure components of Form 13614-C that affect the tax return in page 2?
1.) 1099-R/retirement account? Pension, annuity proceeds/qualified charitable distribution
form 1099-R 3.) disability benefits 4.) social security (ssa-1099) or railroad retirement benefits
(RRB-1099) 5.) union strike benefits (Pub 4012)
What are obscure components of Form 13614-C page 3?
1.) child and dependent care 2.) energy efficient home items (there's a credit for that) 3.) 1099-
C debt cancelled by a lender 4.) loss related to a declared federal disaster area (1099-A) 5.) tax
credit disallowed 6.) low income taxpayer clinic referral (letter from IRS)
What are two examples of information taxpayers can include in the notes section?
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What tax forms does the taxpayer need to fill out form 13614-C? Forms W-2, 1099, 1098, 1095 What are six sections of Form 13614-C that may materially change the tax return for the taxpayer? 1.) did you live in two or more states? 2.) were you a full-time citizen, on visa, or student 3.) blind/disabled/IPPIN/held digital assets 4.) marital status 5.) refund preference 6.) how would you like to make payment if balance due? What sections of form 13614-c pertain to the volunteer that affect the return? 1.) qualifying child or relative 2.) provided 50% or more of their own support 3.) less than $5k income 4.) taxpayer (s) provided more than 50% of support 5.) taxpayer (s) paid more than half the cost of maintaining a home for the person How is a tax return classified as an advanced return? If a single box in the form is checked and there is an A in the column. What's the process for indifferent determination of whether a tax return can be prepared at the site? Final decision based on a combination of the site's return preparation policy and Scope of Service Chart listed in Publication 4012. What are obscure components of Form 13614-C that affect the tax return in page 2? 1.) 1099-R/retirement account? Pension, annuity proceeds/qualified charitable distribution form 1099-R 3.) disability benefits 4.) social security (ssa-1099) or railroad retirement benefits (RRB-1099) 5.) union strike benefits (Pub 4012) What are obscure components of Form 13614-C page 3? 1.) child and dependent care 2.) energy efficient home items (there's a credit for that) 3.) 1099- C debt cancelled by a lender 4.) loss related to a declared federal disaster area (1099-A) 5.) tax credit disallowed 6.) low income taxpayer clinic referral (letter from IRS) What are two examples of information taxpayers can include in the notes section?

Small amount of interest income they received, did not provide a check with their bank information Must both the taxpayer and spouse sign the back page of Form 13614-C if MFJ? Yes All IRS-certified volunteer preparers participating in the VITA/TCE programs must use Form 13614-C or Form 13614-NR along with a thorough interview for every return prepared at the site? T/F? True What must the certified volunteer preparer do with Form 13614-C before starting the tax return? 1.) verify each of the taxpayer's responses on form 13614-C 2.) for any box left unchecked, write, "No," "N/A," or leave a check mark in the notes/comments section to indicate an item does not apply based on a conversation with the taxpayer 3.) determine the certification level required to complete the return The basic certification level is required to prepare a return with unreported tip income? T/F False, review page 14 of publication 5101 and page 11 of publication 5838. In most cases, a volunteer must review photo ID for every taxpayer to prevent the possibility of identity theft. T/F? True, review page 10 and 18 of publication 5101 and page 9 of pub 5838.