TAX-AIDE Screening and Interviewing. TAX-AIDE Objectives ● Understanding how Intake Sheet (Form 13614-C) should be completed ● Conducting an effective.

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TAX-AIDE Screening and Interviewing

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 various communication techniques to probe and secure information to prepare a complete and accurate return NTTC Training

TAX-AIDE Screening and Interviewing ● Preparation of the 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 the taxpayer 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 the taxpayer (“I understand”) ● Ask effective questions, i.e., probing and open-ended ● Use active listening skills ● Allow the taxpayer time to respond NTTC Training

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

TAX-AIDE Explain The Steps ● Review taxpayer’s 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 Taxpayer fills out, but volunteers may assist ● Your starting point with taxpayer(s) NTTC Training

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TAX-AIDE Note… ● If the site has Client Facilitator, they can ensure that every question is answered on intake sheet before release to Counselor ● Counselor must Review all answers and initial any changes Ask appropriate questions to verify accuracy of all information NTTC Training

TAX-AIDE First Step – Screen for Eligibility ● Confirm identity of all taxpayers and spouses 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 taxpayer’s 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 taxpayer(s) 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 ● Update Intake Sheet with all missing or corrected information NTTC Training

TAX-AIDE Probing Interview Techniques ● Engage taxpayer 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 the accuracy of documents and receipts ● Use due diligence NTTC Training

TAX-AIDE Due Diligence Is… ● Asking sufficient and thorough questions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the tax return AND ● Verifying the 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) ● Counselor must ask questions if information furnished appears to be incorrect, inconsistent, or incomplete ● Counselor 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 the 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(s) 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 Discuss situation with Local Coordinator/other Counselors first Return intake form and all other documents to taxpayer NTTC Training

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