Question

Failure of a VITA/TCE volunteer to comply with the Volunteer Standards of Conduct could result in which of the following?a.The volunteer’s removal from the VITA/TCE Programs.b.Inclusion in the IRS Volunteer Registry to bar future VITA/TCE activity indefi-nitely.c.Termination of the sponsoring organization’s partnership with the IRS.d.All of the above may be considered an appropriate action depending on thetype of violation and the sponsoring partner’s corrective actions.

Answer 1

Answer:

D: All of the above

Explanation:

D. All of the above may be considered an appropriate action depending on the type of violation and the sponsoring partner’s corrective actions.

Failure to comply with these standards could result in, but is not limited to, the following:

• Your removal from all VITA/TCE Programs;

• Inclusion in the IRS Volunteer Registry to bar future VITA/TCE activity indefinitely;

• Deactivation of your sponsoring partner’s site VITA/TCE EFIN (electronic filing ID number);

• Removal of all IRS products, supplies, loaned equipment, and taxpayer information from your  site;

• Termination of your sponsoring organization’s partnership with the IRS;

• Termination of grant funds from the IRS to your sponsoring partner; and

• Referral of your conduct for potential TIGTA and criminal investigations