Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 16, 2015)
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Act
Directs the Internal Revenue Service to establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (VITA grant program) for the development, expansion, or continuation of volunteer tax preparation programs to assist low-income taxpayers and members of underserved populations.
Establishes the National Center to Promote Quality, Excellence, and Evaluation in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. Requires such Center to: (1) promote the adoption of a universally accessible volunteer training platform for the preparation of federal income tax returns, (2) provide technical assistance to tax return preparation program managers, (3) identify and disseminate best practices related to tax site management, (4) support outreach and marketing efforts, and (5) provide evaluation of programs and activities funded under this Act.
What just happenedApr 16, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2297)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 16, 2015
- Apr 16, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2297)
Finance Committee - Apr 16, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate