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Course Introduction

This lesson provides an overview of the major components of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE) Programs certification and tax return preparation processes.

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Skill Check

Check your understanding of the VITA/TCE processes. Indicate whether each of the statements below is true or false by clicking the correct answer. To check your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page.

  1. Only volunteers who prepare and review tax returns are required to complete the Volunteer Standards of Conduct Training and certification.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. Volunteers are generally held liable for the tax returns they prepare at VITA/TCE sites.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. Volunteers are not required to complete a return if they have concerns about the accuracy of information provided by the taxpayer or other concerns.
  • A.
  • B.