Question

What should the certified volunteer preparer do before starting the tax return?

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

D. All of the above.

A certified volunteer preparer should;

Make sure all questions on Form 13614-C are answered

Change "Unsure" answers to "Yes" or "No" based on a conversation with the taxpayer

Verify the return is within your certification level

before starting the tax return.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "D": All of the above.

Explanation:

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers two volunteering programs to taxpayers so they can get assistance in filing their tax returns. Those programs are the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). The first step to take with any of those programs is to go through an interview with one certified volunteer so the Form 13614-C can be filled. Volunteers are allowed to make questions to taxpayers for clarification in regards to their income or where the information provided in the interview is ambiguous or vague requesting "Yes/No" answers if needed.