Question

During the intake process, which of the following should the volunteer verify that the taxpayer and spouse, if applicable, have with them to ensure the taxpayers can be served that day?

1) Photo identification for both
2) Social Security or taxpayer identification number verification documents for everyone listed on the return
3) All tax statement documents, including Forms W-2, 1099-R, etc.
4) All of the above

Answer 1

During the intake process, the volunteer should verify photo identification, social security or taxpayer-identification number verification documents, and all tax statement documents to ensure the taxpayers can be served that day.

Step-by-step explanation:

The TIN number’s full form is Taxpayer Identification Number. The Commercial Tax Department of all the states of India (including Union Territories) assign a TIN number to business entities registered under VAT or CST (Central Sales Tax). It is a unique 11-digit number containing the state code in the last two characters.

TIN no. is a way for the Income Tax Department of India to ascertain the authenticity of a business and monitor its inter and intra-state financial transactions. A business entity also needs to mention the TIN number on various forms and while filing income tax returns.

The volunteer should verify the following documents during the intake process to ensure that the taxpayers can be served that day:

1. Photo identification for both the taxpayer and spouse, if applicable.
2. Social Security or taxpayer identification number verification documents for everyone listed on the return.
3. All tax statement documents, including Forms W-2, 1099-R, etc.

Therefore, the correct option is 4) All of the above. The volunteer should verify all of these documents to ensure that the taxpayers can be served that day.