Publication 4491 Introduction

Link & Learn Taxes is a self-paced training program based on the VITA/TCE tax return preparation process. This training provides links to resource materials and practice to introduce you to the major components of the VITA/TCE return preparation process and demonstrate how they contribute to your ultimate goal—preparing a complete and accurate return. Begin this lesson by reviewing the Course Introduction from Publication 4491.

Use your resource materials to apply what you learned in the lesson:

• The various course levels and certification process
• The responsibilities of a VITA/TCE volunteer, including due diligence
• The critical components involved in the return preparation process
• The resources available to assist you
• The procedures for helping a taxpayer with identity theft