tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:56:01 +0000Transferred from Defunct BlogsEconomic Stimulus Act of 2008net tax liabilityhttp://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)Blogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-1605250202874956685Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:29:00 +00002009-12-19T05:29:06.782-08:00Tax Year 2009 P4491-W Answers to Comprehensive Problems and Exercise now available at http://www.vita-volunteers.orghttp://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2009/12/tax-year-2009-p4491-w-answers-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vita Volunteers Webmaster)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-3833866542692073149Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:24:00 +00002009-11-06T15:25:28.831-08:00The Link and Learn for 2010 (Tax Year 2009) just became available. Check out http://www.vita-volunteers.org !http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2009/11/link-and-learn-taxes-for-2010-2009-tax.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-7512630330218024003Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:16:00 +00002009-01-16T11:18:58.123-08:00The Recover Rebate Credit is for those who could not get the benefit of the Economic Stimulus Rebate from last year. The simplified explanation at http://www.vita-volunteers.org/Recovery_Rebate_Credit.htm explains who is eligible.http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2009/01/recovery-rebate-credit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vita Volunteers Webmaster)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-4200437356680915442Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:57:00 +00002008-11-19T17:53:05.551-08:00The Link and Learn for 2009 (Tax Year 2008) just became available. Check out http://www.vita-volunteers.org !http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/11/link-and-learn-taxes-for-2009-2008-tax.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-6413262490087069358Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:53:00 +00002008-10-18T15:55:33.408-07:00The VITA training schedule for the Santa Clara County for the 2008 Tax Year is now coming up. More information on vita-volunteers.orghttp://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/10/santa-clara-county-vita-training.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-8045508100081908165Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:49:00 +00002008-10-16T11:54:21.863-07:00There is a possible second chance to apply for the tax rebate during 2009 if for one reason or another, you did not get it in 2008. More information will be provided as collected.http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/10/possible-second-chance-if-you-did-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vita Volunteers Webmaster)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-5173902736308192644Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:25:00 +00002008-10-12T11:30:38.304-07:00TaxSpeak refers to the language and meaning of words used by employees of the taxing authorities which differ from PeopleSpeak (Regular American English in everyday usage). TaxSpeak is so similar and yet so different from PeopleSpeak that it confuses even those whose first language is English. Most people practice PeopleSpeak for everyday communication with a dictionary for clarification, http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/10/taxspeak-gives-different-meanings-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vita Volunteers Webmaster)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-8018471257830401853Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +00002008-11-07T14:03:09.371-08:00Update: It is available as of 11/07/2008!! See http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/11/link-and-learn-taxes-for-2009-2008-tax.htmlThe Link and Learn for 2009 (Tax Year 2008) is not yet available. Estimated times for when they are available in the past have been incorrect and led to disappointment on the part of students.http://www.vita-volunteers.org/ has a link to the currently available http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/10/link-and-learn-taxes-for-2009-2008-tax.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vita Volunteers Webmaster)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-6460297259458755088Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:47:00 +00002008-09-29T14:02:48.964-07:00Vita Volunteers 2008-2009 WebsiteVita Volunteers Announcements BlogGeneral announcements related to volunteering for VITAVita Volunteers Upcoming Events BlogUpcoming Events related to VITA and Tax Preparation activitiesVita Volunteers Coordinators BlogHints and comments from and for coordinatorsVita Volunteers Questions and Answers BlogQuestions and answers that are received by vita-volunteers.orghttp://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/09/related-vita-volunteers-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vita Volunteers Webmaster)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-3457806373944687537Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:32:00 +00002008-09-16T11:35:52.403-07:00Online sign-ups are now being taken at http://www.vita-volunteers.orgIf you are interested in volunteering in Santa Clara County, please sign up through the appropriate link on the home page so the information is forwarded to the IRS Coordinator for Santa Clara County.Enquiries and signups for all other counties are forwarded to the national VITA headquarters from which they are routed to the http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/09/on-line-sign-ups-for-vita-volunteers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-1056372942230454182Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:38:00 +00002008-09-08T21:41:45.119-07:00Thanks to James Kinsey of the IRS who provided these interpretations of the IRS Acknowledgement Report.http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/09/interpreting-irs-acknowledgement-report_08.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-8296073116205088229Thu, 15 May 2008 08:41:00 +00002008-05-15T01:50:28.044-07:00Economic Stimulus Act of 2008net tax liabilityThe text of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 is available here.The term "Net Tax Liability" appears to have a different definition when used in the context of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 from when it is used in other situations.http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/05/more-on-economic-stimulus-act-of-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-5672640535855141597Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:14:00 +00002008-04-26T01:55:47.345-07:00IRS Tax Attorney - www.irstaxattorney.com - Presented by Alvin Brown and AssociatesAfter getting conflicting information on how much income is low-income for VITA purposes, it is enlightening to note that there is a definition proposed to congress to define what is the definition of a program assisting low-income taxpayers."(B) Assistance to low-income taxpayers. --For purposes of subparagraph (Ahttp://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/04/irs-tax-attorney-wwwirstaxattorneycom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-6304603442685984350Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:02:00 +00002008-04-26T00:52:21.769-07:00The Economic Stimulus Tax Rebates will start trasmitting on May 2, 2008 for direct deposit, and on May 16, 2008 for paper checks. The schedule is given for 2007 Income Tax Returns filed on or before April 15, 2008http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-when-and-how-much-tax-rebate-witll.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-8578725952387185818Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:50:00 +00002008-04-21T13:01:47.163-07:00There are different ways to offer your services as a VITA volunteer. The IRS's main toll-free number 1-800-829-1040 offers help and may direct you to the right person. In many parts of the U.S., organizations at state, county or city programs recruit and train the volunteers, usually with the help and blessing of the IRS and the State Income Tax Authorities.To avoid hunting for information on http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/04/where-to-find-information-on-becoming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-474670681193398694Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:36:00 +00002008-04-26T22:13:50.513-07:00The original audience for the website was a small group of active VITA volunteers in Santa Clara County. Set up originally to act as an announcement page from the IRS VITA Coordinator, its scope expanded to taking online registrations of interested volunteers and site preferences, and emailing the information to the IRS VITA Coordinator.Since there was a registration page, potential volunteers http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/04/who-is-this-site-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-822556738958487859Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:03:00 +00002008-04-21T00:26:11.645-07:00From the website http://www.vita-volunteers.org/ ....."Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers provide FREE Income Tax Preparation Assistance to low-Income, elderly, disabled and limited English speaking people. Volunteers get FREE training and certification by the IRS"......Training in Tax Law relevant to the clients who are served by VITA sites is provided in classrooms and online. http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/04/on-vita-and-volunteers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-2922674702790737400Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:07:00 +00002008-09-01T23:50:05.820-07:00Transferred from Defunct BlogsMarch 12, 2008When the issue of TaxWise rejecting 2007 Income Tax Returns for the purpose of the Economic Stimulus Package came up, IRS Relationship Manager emailed all coodinators in Santa Clara County on Feb 19, 2008 that VITA HQ was studying the problem of what to do when Tax Wise returned an error for $0 AGI returns.On Feb 27, 2008 an mail indicated that VITA HQ "has NOT endorsed the creationhttp://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/03/handling-tax-stimulus-returns-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-4748172295473471853Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:50:00 +00002008-09-01T23:50:05.821-07:00Transferred from Defunct BlogsWhen the issue of TaxWise rejecting 2007 Income Tax Returns for the purpose of the Economic Stimulus Package came up, IRS Relationship Manager emailed all coodinators in Santa Clara County on Feb 19, 2008 that VITA HQ was studying the problem of what to do when Tax Wise returned an error for $0 AGI returns.On Feb 27, 2008 an mail indicated that VITA HQ "has NOT endorsed the creation of phantom http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/03/handling-0-agi-taxwise-rejects.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-1854229959837790456Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:51:00 +00002008-09-01T23:50:05.821-07:00Transferred from Defunct BlogsFeb 28 2008 Why creating those E-files early will simply life for you!Creating the e-file before printing out the 8879s is helpful because that way the DCNs will appear on the 8879 rather than you filling it in by hand later in the tiny space available for it. However, you will need to assure your volunteers that it would not be the end of the world if the taxpayer changes his or her mind about http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/02/create-those-e-files-early.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-6131666169704197240Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:02:00 +00002008-09-01T23:50:05.822-07:00Transferred from Defunct Blogshttp://www.vita-volunteers.org/survival_guide_more.htmFeb 27 2008. Read why it makes sense to file the State returns after the Federal returns are accepted, and how motivated IT Savvy Volunteers can help improve your operations.http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/02/state-returns-after-federal-returns-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-1292958807489798090Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:33:00 +00002008-09-01T23:50:05.822-07:00Transferred from Defunct Blogshttp://www.vita-volunteers.org/Economic_Stimulus_%20Payments(Rebates).htmFeb 20 2008: Highlights on information of the Economic Stimulus Act and the requirement that taxpayers need to file 2007 returns in order to qualify for rebates ranging from $300-$600 per taxpayer.http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/02/highlights-of-economic-stimulus-act.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vita Volunteers Webmaster)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-6571043398998634973Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:29:00 +00002008-09-01T23:50:05.823-07:00Transferred from Defunct BlogsFeb 24 2008: Purpose of this feed is to publish tips and tricks that help the survival of VITA Site Coordinators. Content comes from observing what happens in the trenches of vounteer VITA sites rather than from the rarefied atmospheres in the upper reaches of the ivory towers of the organization. As such the content is of a practical nature on what is successful to get the work done, keeping http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/02/launch-of-vita-volunteer-site.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A Vita Volunteer Coordinator)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-6735312792969424792Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:22:00 +00002008-10-06T23:19:45.372-07:00Transferred from Defunct Blogs Obtain the URLs to find out how to train online to prepare taxes and get certfied by the IRS Please note that this was posted in February 2008.  If you happen to get here because you are looking for the current Link and Learn Income Tax, please go to http://www.vita-volunteers.org/ or to a more recent posting on this blog at http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/10/http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2008/02/irs-link-and-learn-income-taxes-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vita Volunteers Webmaster)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091686714070536855.post-1390590098313790698Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +00002008-09-01T23:50:05.824-07:00Transferred from Defunct BlogsOnline testing for Linak and Learn now available.You are allowed 2 attempts to pass the exam.http://vita-volunteers.blogspot.com/2007/12/link-and-learn-online-testing-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vita Volunteers Webmaster)0