Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Intermediate Advanced Military International

Screening and Interviewing

Introduction

Lesson Objectives

After completing this lesson, using your resource materials, you will be able to:

  • Explain how Form 13614-C, Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet should be completed
  • Conduct an effective interview with the taxpayer to confirm and correct information on Form 13614-C
  • Locate tools that will assist you in Publication 4012, Volunteer Resource Guide
  • Use various communication techniques to probe and secure information you need to prepare a complete and accurate return, such as:
    • Building rapport
    • Asking effective questions
    • Using active listening
    • Overcoming communication barriers

Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes

Collage: top of Form 13614-C and cover of Publication 4012.