TAX-AIDE Screening and Interviewing NTTC Training – 2014 1.

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TAX-AIDE Screening and Interviewing NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Objectives ● Understanding how Intake Sheet (Form C) should be completed ● Conducting an effective interview with taxpayer to confirm and correct information on Intake Sheet ● Using effective interview techniques to probe and secure information to prepare a complete and accurate return NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Screening and Interviewing ● Preparation of tax return does not begin until a thorough screening and interview has taken place! Form C – Intake Sheet Ensuring return is in scope Probing to resolve tax issues Exercising due diligence NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Engage the Taxpayer ● Put taxpayers at ease ● Be positive and friendly – build rapport Introduce yourself with a smile and a handshake Engage in small talk ● This is not an adversarial relationship NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Effective Interviewing ● Speak clearly, simply, and loud enough ● Reassure taxpayers (“I understand”) ● Ask effective questions, i.e., probing and open-ended ● Use active listening skills ● Allow the taxpayers time to respond NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Effective Interviewing (cont) ● Let taxpayers explain in their own words ● Paraphrase to show understanding ● Don’t be afraid to say, “I don’t know – let me check” ● Involve the taxpayers ● Explain to taxpayers what will happen NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Explain The Steps ● Review taxpayers’ situation – answer any questions ● Organize supporting documents ● Prepare return ● Initial review of return ● Quality Review ● Wrap-up: print copies, signatures, etc. NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE IRS Intake/Interview Sheet – Form C ● Required starting point for taxpayers – complete Form C Basic information preparer needs to complete tax return Taxpayers fill out, but volunteers may assist ● Preparer’s starting point with taxpayers NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Note… ● If the site has a Client Facilitator, the Client Facilitator can ensure that Intake Sheet is completed before release to Tax Preparer ● Tax Preparer must Review all answers Ask appropriate questions to verify accuracy of all information NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE First Step – Screen for Eligibility ● Confirm identity of taxpayers with photo ID LC approval required for exemptions, should be very rare Personal verification of ID by counselor ● Confirm Social Security or other taxpayer identification number NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Taxpayer Identification Number ● Best – Social Security card or ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) letter ● Alternatives Other documents issued by Social Security Administration such as SSA-1099 or Social Security Administration letter -OR- All docs with matching name and SSN plus TaxWise carry-forward of last year’s return all match NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Screen for Eligibility ● Review Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet for any out of scope items ● Sort taxpayers’ documents for sources of income and expenses Note: verify tax year Review for any out of scope items Begin interview process NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Begin the Interview Process ● Stress to taxpayers that It’s their return and they are responsible for accuracy of all data provided They must have accurate and complete records if audited by IRS ● Review Intake Sheet and confirm/clarify all Yes, No or Unsure answers NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Begin the Interview Process ● Update Intake Sheet with all missing or corrected information ● Add notes on Intake Sheet during interview to help Quality Reviewer determine if return is accurate NTTC Training –

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TAX-AIDE Probing Interview Techniques ● Engage taxpayers in a conversation to clarify their answers and identify other tax issues that may affect tax return ● Verify any issue that is not clear, ask more questions until you are satisfied you have all the facts NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Probing Interview Technique ● Verify and clarify information which appears to have changed from last year’s tax return ● Verify that taxpayer has all needed documents ● Verify accuracy of documents and receipts ● Use due diligence NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Due Diligence Is… ● Asking sufficient and thorough questions to ensure accuracy and completeness of tax return -AND- ● Verifying accuracy of documents presented OR determining when to rely on, in good faith and without verification of, taxpayer’s oral/handwritten testimony -AND- ● Ensuring a second person quality review NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Due Diligence (cont) ● Tax Preparer must ask questions if information furnished appears to be incorrect, inconsistent, or incomplete ● Tax Preparer may not ignore information furnished to, or actually known, by him/her ● Counselors must not KNOWINGLY prepare false returns! NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Relying on Good Faith ● Good Faith is relying on oral/ handwritten testimony from taxpayer that is ordinary, necessary and reasonable Taxpayer has established credibility – a returning customer who has forgotten to bring a receipt The dollar amount is insignificant NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE After the Interview: Four Options 1. Begin to prepare taxpayer’s return 2. Advise taxpayer to bring missing documents another day; help set up an appointment 3. Hand off to another Counselor if not in your “comfort zone” 4. Advise taxpayer that return is out of scope and why Discuss situation with Local Coordinator/other Tax Preparers first Return intake form and all other documents to taxpayers NTTC Training –

TAX-AIDE Screening and Interviewing NTTC Training – Questions… Comments…