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- Tax-Aide Portal OneSupport repository

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Updates 09-10-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Form 13614-C (SP) Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet (Spanish Version) 1017 09-09-2017
Form 13614-C Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet 1017 09-09-2017

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 09/07/17
General Program Management Awards and Recognition Tax-Aide National Director Award- Al Spencer 10/20/10
Tax Training TaxSlayer What's Happening with TaxSlayer 2017/09/05
Tax Training Tools NTTC Workbook TY17 Notes and Errata - Rel 1
Technology Equipment GraceWorkz Consumable Ordering Instructions TY17 08/31/17

Updates 09-02-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Nothing Interesting

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
General Program Management Awards and Recognition Tax-Aide Fellow Criteria 9/1/17
General Program Management Awards and Recognition Tax-Aide Fellow Nomination Form 10/27/14
General Program Management Awards and Recognition Tax-Aide National Director Award- Forrest Poska 10/13/09

Updates 08-26-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Form 13615 Volunteer Standards of Conduct Agreement - VITA/TCE Programs 1017 08-23-2017

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 08/24/17
General Program Management Awards and Recognition Tax-Aide National Director Award- Robert Eslinger 10/09/09
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 1 - ACCESSING THE VOLUNTEER PORTAL OVERVIEW 08/21/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 1 - RESPOND TO AN INVITATION TO ACCESS THE PORTAL 08/21/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 1 - VOLUNTEER LOGIN REPORTS 08/21/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 2 - RUN A REPORT 08/21/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 2 - SELECT A DASHBOARD 08/21/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 3 - TAX-AIDE APPLICATION 08/21/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 3 - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY BOARD 08/21/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 3 - VOLUNTEER WIZARD 08/21/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 3 - VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM 08/21/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 4 - PROCESSING A PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEER 08/21/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 4 - CONVERTING A CANDIDATE TO A VOLUNTEER 08/21/2017
Special Reports National All Active Sites National All Active Sites 08/18/2017
Special Reports National Master SIDN National Master SIDN 08/18/2017
Special Reports National All Prospects National All Prospect 08/18/2017

Updates 08-19-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Nothing Interesting

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Volunteer Recruitment Advertising (August 2017)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Tax-Aide Email Template – Recruitment (August 2017)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Social Media Resources - Recruitment (August 2017)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Recruitment Press Releases - State Templates (July 2017)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Tax-Aide Recruitment PowerPoint Presentation (August 2017)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials 2017 Tax-Aide State Statistics (August 2017)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Recruitment Brochures and Posters (August 2017)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Tax-Aide Message Points (August 2017)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Radio Scripts - Recruitment (July 2017)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Program Promotion Poster - D143 (August 2017)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Tax-Aide Photo Library (July 2017)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Logos (August 2017)
Communication General Holding A Webinar 2017
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 08/10/17
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 08/03/17
General Program Management Awards and Recognition Tax-Aide National Director Award- David Inman 11/06/08
General Program Management Awards and Recognition Tax-Aide National Director Award- Robert Offenhauser 11/05/08
General Program Management Awards and Recognition Tax-Aide National Director Award- Wesley Brockway 12/09/08
Leadership Training SMT Training ADS/RAA Training - Dallas (July 2017)
Leadership Training SMT Training PCS Training - Dallas (July 2017)
Leadership Training SMT Training SC ORIENTATION 07/19/2017
Leadership Training SMT Training TRS Training - Dallas 07/21/2017
Leadership Training SMT Training TCS SMT Training Presentations TY17 07/28/17
OneSupport (OS) Volunteers OneSupport Sections & Subsections 07/28/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 VOLUNTEER PORTAL GUIDE 2017 - 2018 (PRINTABLE VERSION) 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 VOLUNTEER PORTAL GUIDE SECTIONS 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 VOLUNTEER PORTAL GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 INTRODUCTION TO THE VOLUNTEER PORTAL GUIDE 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 1 - ACCESSING THE VOLUNTEER PORTAL OVERVIEW 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 1 - SUPPORTED INTERNET BROWSERS 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 1 - RESPOND TO AN INVITATION TO ACCESS THE PORTAL 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 1 - CREATE AN AARP.ORG ACCOUNT 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 1 - UPDATE YOUR PORTAL EMAIL ADDRESS 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 1 - CHANGE YOUR PORTAL PASSWORD 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 1 - LOGGING IN AND OUT OF THE PORTAL 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 1 - VOLUNTEER LOGIN REPORTS 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE PORTAL OVERVIEW 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 2 - VOLUNTEER PORTAL SCREEN 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 2 - VOLUNTEER LEADER PORTAL SCREEN 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 2 - CONTACT RECORD 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 2 - SEARCH IN THE PORTAL 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 2 - USING LIST VIEWS 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 2 - RUN A REPORT 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 2 - SELECT A DASHBOARD 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 2 - USING THE NOTES SECTION 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 3 - RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 3 - TAX-AIDE APPLICATION 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 3 - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY BOARD 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 3 - VOLUNTEER WIZARD 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 3 - VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 4 - NEW AND DEPARTING VOLUNTEERS OVERVIEW 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 4 - PROCESSING A PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEER 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 4 - CONVERTING A CANDIDATE TO A VOLUNTEER 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide 2017-2018 SECTION 4 - PLACING A PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEER IN AN ON HOLD STATUS 07/17/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Update Volunteer Portal Major Release 3.2 08/16/2017
Tax Training TaxSlayer What's Happening with TaxSlayer 2017/08/10
Tax Training TaxSlayer TaxSlayer Enhancements Update 07-21-2017
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law Education Benefits TY17
Tax Training Tools NTTC Workbook - TY17
Technology Images and Tune-up Windows Images TY17 07/24/17
Special Reports National All Active Sites National All Active Sites 08/06/2017
Special Reports National All Active Sites National All Active Sites 07/24/2017
Special Reports National Master SIDN National Master SIDN 08/06/2017
Special Reports National Master SIDN National Master SIDN 07/24/2017
Special Reports National All Prospects National All Prospect 08/06/2017
Special Reports National All Prospects National All Prospect 07/24/2017

Updates 07-15-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Publ 5244 Social Media Toolkit 0717 07-03-2017
Publ 5245 Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program Terms and Conditions 0417 04-19-2017
Publ 1101 Application Package and Guidelines for Managing a TCE Program 0417 04-18-2017

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Tax-Aide Recruitment Rack Sheet (July 2017)
  • Tax-Aide_NTL_Recruitment_Flyer_No_Crops.pdf
Communication CyberTax CyberTax TY2017-01: Tax-Aide Diversity Site Application Now Available
  • CyberTax_TY2017-01.pdf
Communication General Volunteer Q&A Session Recordings (May 2017)
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 07/13/17
  • SMT_071317.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 06/15/17
  • SMT_061517.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 05/25/17
  • SMT_052517.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 05/18/17
  • SMT_051817.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 05/11/17
  • SMT_051117.pdf
General Program Management Awards and Recognition AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Fellow Recipients 05/25/2017
  • Volunteers_who_have_been_named_as_AARP_Foundation_Tax_Aide_Fellows___as_of_5_25_2017.pdf
General Program Management Training Local Coordinator Guide TY16 2016 11 03
  • LC_Training_TY16_2016_11_03.pdf
  • LC_Training_TY16_2016_11_03.pptx
OneSupport (OS) Volunteer OSHC Guide VOLUNTEER ONESUPPORT HELP CENTER GUIDE (PRINTABLE VERSION) 07/17/2017
  • VolunteerOneSupportHelpCenterGuide(PrintableVersion)07172017.pdf
OneSupport (OS) Volunteer OSHC Guide ONESUPPORT HELP CENTER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS 07/17/2017
  • OneSupportGuideTableOfContents_07172017.pdf
OneSupport (OS) Volunteer OSHC Guide SECTION 1 - ONESUPPORT OVERVIEW 07/17/2017
  • OneSupportOverview_07172017.pdf
OneSupport (OS) Volunteer OSHC Guide SECTION 2 - HELP CENTER OVERVIEW 07/17/2017
  • HelpCenterOverview_07172017.pdf
OneSupport (OS) Volunteer OSHC Guide SECTION 2 - ACCESSING THE ONESUPPORT HELP CENTER 07/17/2017
  • AccessingTheOneSupportHelpCenter_07172017.pdf
OneSupport (OS) Volunteer OSHC Guide SECTION 2 - NAVIGATING THROUGH THE HELP CENTER 07/17/2017
  • NavigatingThroughTheHelpCenter_07172017.pdf
OneSupport (OS) Volunteer OSHC Guide SECTION 2 - FOLLOWING A SECTION AND MY ACTIVITIES 07/17/2017
  • FollowingASectionAndMyActivities_07172017.pdf
OneSupport (OS) Volunteer OSHC Guide SECTION 2 - SUBMIT A REQUEST 07/17/2017
  • SubmitARequest_07172017.pdf
OneSupport (OS) Volunteer OSHC Guide SECTION 3 - TIP SHEET ADDITIONS 07/17/2017
  • 3-Tip_Sheet_Additions.docx
OneSupport (OS) Volunteer OSHC Guide SECTION 3 - TIP SHEET UPDATES 07/17/2017
  • TipSheetUpdates_07172017.pdf
OneSupport (OS) Volunteers OneSupport Sections & Subsections 06/27/2017
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Update Volunteer Portal Major Release 3.1 Update (Program Volunteer Status) 06/01/2017
  • VolunteerPortalMajorRelease3.1Update(ProgramVolunteerStatus)_06012017.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Update Volunteer Portal Minor Release 05/31/2017
  • VolunteerPortalMinor_Release05312017.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Update Volunteer Portal Release 3.1 Update (Known Issues) 05/12/2017
  • VolunteerPortalRelease31KnownIssues_05122017.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide VOLUNTEER PORTAL GUIDE INDEX 05/10/2017
  • VolunteerPortalGuide_Index_05102017.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - ISSUE AN INVITATION TO ACCESS THE PORTAL 05/10/2017
  • IssueAnInvitationToAccessThePortal_05102017.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - RESPOND TO AN INVITATION TO ACCESS THE PORTAL 05/10/2017
  • RespondToAnInvitationToAccessThePortal_05102017.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 3 - CONTACT RECORD 05/10/2017
  • ContactRecord_05102017.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 4 - RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW 05/10/2017
  • RecruitmentOverview05102017.pdf
Tax Training TaxSlayer TaxSlayer Enhancements Partial Update 07-12-2017
  • Federal_Enhancements_07112017.xlsx
  • State_Enhancement_07112017.xlsx
Tax Training TaxSlayer TaxSlayer Enhancement Suggestions for TY2017 - 05/10/17
  • 01_TaxSlayer_Federal_Defects_v2.pdf
  • 02_TaxSlayer_Entry_Enhancements_v2.pdf
  • 03_TaxSlayer_Site_Management_Enhancements_v2.pdf
  • 04_TaxSlayer_Productivity_Enhancements_v2.pdf
Tax Training TaxSlayer NTTC TaxSlayer Powerpoint Presentations 08/29/16
  • Instructor_Training_on_TaxSlayer_TRS_Webinar_v2.pptx
  • TaxSlayer_Introduction_v3.pptx
  • TaxSlayer_Issues_and_Questions_v4.pptx
  • TaxSlayer_Practice_Lab_Demo_v7.pptx
  • TaxSlayer_Rollout_Plans_v1.pptx
  • Ten_Simple_Rules_TaxSlayer_Practice_Lab_v4.pptx
  • Instructor Training on TaxSlayer TRS Webinar (not d/l)
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law Education Benefits - 08/23/16
  • Education_Benefits--2016-08-23.pdf
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law Gold Standards For Quality Review (QR) 10-24-16
  • Gold_Standards_for_Quality_Review_TY16.pdf
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law IRS SPEC ITIN Guidance 01/25/17
  • SPEC_ITIN_Guidance__Jan_25_2017.PDF
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law Quality Review with TaxSlayer 01/25/17
  • Quality_Review_w-TaxSlayer_2017-01-25.pdf
  • Quality_Review_w-TaxSlayer_2017-01-25.pptx
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law Schedule C Guidelines Summary TY16 - 01/25/17
  • Schedule_C_Guidelines_Summary_TY16_v2.pdf
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law State Tax Assistance Program - TY16 01/27/17
  • STAP_TY2016_Overview.pdf
  • State_Tax_Assistance_-_Assister_Steps_Januay_2017.pdf
  • State_Tax_Assistance_-_Requester_Steps_Jan_2017.pdf
  • State_Tax_Assistance_Program_-_Assister_Process_TY_2016.pdf
Tax Training Tools Forms Generator Version 9.3.0.2 07/14/17
  • Setup_FormsGenerator_ver_9.3.0.2.zip
Tax Training Tools Answers for Prior Year NTTC Workbooks 2017-05-04
  • Answers_to_TY15_NTTC__Workbook.zip
  • NTTC_Workbook_TY_2016_Answers_PL_2016_rel_3.pdf
Tax Training Tools NTTC Workbook - TY16
  • 2016_NTTC_Workbook_Final_for_OSHC_sml.pdf
Tax Training Instructor Plans and Aids Training Guide TY17 06/04/17
  • Training_Guide_TY17_17-06-04.pdf
Special Reports National All Active Sites National All Active Sites 07/09/2017
  • NationalAllActiveSites07092017.xlsx
Special Reports National All Active Sites National All Active Sites 05/31/2017
  • NationalAllActiveSites05312017.xlsx
Special Reports National All Active Sites National All Active Sites 05/14/2017
  • NationalAllActiveSites051417.xlsx
Special Reports National All Active Sites ***Sorting Site Reports***
  • SortingSiteReports053117.pdf
Special Reports National Master SIDN National Master SIDN 07/09/2017
  • NationalMasterSIDN07092017.xlsx
Special Reports National Master SIDN National Master SIDN 05/31/2017
  • NationalMasterSIDN05312017.xlsx
Special Reports National Master SIDN National Master SIDN 05/14/2017
  • NationalMasterSIDN05142017.xlsx
Special Reports National All Prospects National All Prospect 07/09/2017
  • NationalAllProspect07092017.xlsx
Special Reports National All Prospects National All Prospect 05/31/2017
  • NationalAllProspect05312017.xlsx
Special Reports National All Prospects National All Prospect 05/14/2017
  • NationalAllProspect05142017.xlsx

Updates 04-29-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Publ 5245 Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program Terms and Conditions 0417 04-19-2017
Publ 1101 Application Package and Guidelines for Managing a TCE Program 0417 04-18-2017

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication CyberTax CyberTax TY2016-05: Thank You!
  • CyberTax_TY2016-05.pdf
Communication General Local and District Coordinator message: End of season reminders 04/27/17
  • LCDCmessage042717.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 04/27/17
  • SMT_042717.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 04/20/17
  • SMT_042017.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 4/13/17
  • SMT_041317.pdf
Leadership Training Manuals SC Guide Resource 10: Standard Letters Addressed to IRS Requesting Penalty Waiver 04/20/17
  • Did_not_e-file_template_letter.docx
  • IRS_change_to_return_waive_penalties_request_template.docx
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Update Volunteer Portal Release 3.1 Update (Known Issues) 04/28/2017
  • VolunteerPortalRelease31KnownIssues_04282017.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Update Volunteer Portal Major Release 04/20/2017
  • VolunteerPortalMajorRelease_04202017.pdf
Tax Training TaxSlayer TaxSlayer Enhancement Suggestions for TY2017 - 04/19/2017
  • 01_TaxSlayer_Federal_Defects.pdf
  • 02_TaxSlayer_Entry_Enhancements.pdf
  • 03_TaxSlayer_Site_Management_Enhancements.pdf
  • 04_TaxSlayer_Productivity_Enhancements.pdf
Technology Tech Bulletins TCS Bulletin TY2016-06: 2017 Technology Survey – Addendum 04/14/17
  • TCSBulletin201606_2017TechnologySurveyAddendum_041417.pdf

Updates 04-08-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Nothing Interesting

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 4/06/17
  • SMT_040617.pdf
Tax Training TaxSlayer TaxSlayer Enhancements Defect Template 04/06/2017
  • TaxSlayer_Enhancements_Defect_Template.docx
  • TaxSlayer_Enhancements_Defect_Template.pdf
Tax Training Affordable Care Act (ACA) Training Guidance For TaxSlayer ACA Calculation Issues - 04/06/2017
  • Procedure_For_Handling_Returns_with_ACA_Errors_2017-04-06.pdf
Special Reports National All Active Sites National All Active Sites 04/03/2017
  • NationalAllActiveSites04032017.xlsx
Special Reports National Master SIDN National Master SIDN 04/03/2017
  • NationalMasterSIDN04032014.xlsx
Special Reports National All Prospects National All Prospect 04/03/2017
  • NationalAllProspect04032017.xlsx

Updates 04-01-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Publ 5244 Social Media Toolkit 0417 03-30-2017

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 3/30/17
  • 2017_InventoryReminderandKeyDatesInformationTY16_033017.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Update Volunteer Portal Minor Release 03/29/2017
  • VolunteerPortalMinorRelease_03292017.pdf
Tax Training Affordable Care Act (ACA) Training Guidance For TaxSlayer ACA Calculation Issues - 03/30/2017
  • ACA_Issues_Scenarios_and_Guidance_2017-03-30.docx
  • ACA_Issues_Scenarios_and_Guidance_2017-03-30.pdf
Technology Tech Bulletins TCS Bulletin TY2016-05: 2017 Technology Survey 03/31/17
  • TCSBulletin201605_2017TechnologySurvey_033117.pdf

Updates 03-25-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Nothing Interesting

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Special Reports National All Active Sites National All Active Sites 03/20/2017
  • NationalAllActiveSites_03202017.xlsx
Special Reports National Master SIDN National Master SIDN 03/20/2017
  • NationalMasterSIDN_03202017.xlsx
Special Reports National All Prospects National All Prospect 03/20/2017
  • NationalAllProspects_03202017.xlsx
Special Reports National All Active Volunteers Requesting a copy of the National All Active Volunteers Report
Special Reports National Leadership Roster Requesting a copy of the National Leadership Roster Report

Updates 03-18-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Nothing Interesting

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 3/16/17
  • SMT_031617.pdf
Technology Tech Bulletins Technology Bulletin TY2016-01: Return Equipment Reminder 03/17/17
  • Tech_BulletinTY2016-01.pdf

Updates 03-11-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Nothing Interesting

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 3/9/17
  • SMT_030917.pdf
Tax Training Tools 2016 Tax Prep Tools and Helpful Weblinks 2017-03-05
  • 2016_EITC_Graph.pdf
  • Education_Spreadsheet_2016-07-29_v10.zip
  • Helpful_Weblinks_2017-03-05.pdf
  • Mortgage_COD_Flowchart_2016.pdf
Special Reports National All Active Sites National All Active Sites 03/06/2017
  • NationalAllActiveSites_03.06.17.xlsx
Special Reports National All Active Volunteers National All Active Volunteer Report 03/06/2017
  • NationalAllActiveVolunteers_03.06.17.xlsx
Special Reports National Leadership Roster National Leadership Roster 03/06/2017
  • NatioanlLeadershipRoster_03.06.17.xlsx
Special Reports National Master SIDN National Master SIDN 03/06/2017
  • NationalMasterSIDN_03.06.17.xlsx
Special Reports National All Prospects National All Prospect 03/06/2017
  • NationalAllProspect_03.06.17.xlsx

Updates 03-04-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Nothing Interesting

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication CyberTax CyberTax TY2016-04: Claiming Education Benefits and Continuing Education Credits Process
  • CyberTax_TY_2016-04__Claiming_Education_benefits_and_Continuing_Education_Credits_with_link.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 3/2/17
  • SMT_030217.pdf
OneSupport Help Center Support Site Map - rev 3/3/17
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Locations & Program Metrics (Site Activity) Program Metrics (Site Activity) Collection Template TY16 2/27/17
  • Program_Metrics_Collection_Form_TY16.xls
Tax Training TaxSlayer TaxSlayer 2016 Tips v4 2017-03-02
  • TaxSlayer_2016_Tips_v4.pdf
Tax Training NTTC Webinars NTTC TRS Webinars March 1 and 2, 2017
  • NTTC_March_2017_Webinar_v8.pdf
  • NTTC_March_2017_Webinar_v8.pptx

Updates 02-25-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
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New/Updated Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze) Forms

Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze) Forms (PTR-1 etc)


OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 2/23/17
  • SMT_022317.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide VOLUNTEER PORTAL GUIDE INDEX 02/21/2017
  • VolunteerPortalGuideIndex_02212017.pdf

Updates 02-18-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
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OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication CyberTax CyberTax TY2016-03: Welcome to our 49th season
  • CyberTax_021717.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 2/16/17
  • SMT_021617.pdf

Updates 02-11-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Nothing Interesting

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Tax ID Theft Awareness Presentation - 02/06/2017
Communication General TAXSLAYER ISSUE UPDATE (AFTERNOON) 02/10/17
  • TaxSlayer_Issue_Update_(Afternoon)_February_10.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 2/9/17
  • SMT_020917.pdf
Tax Training TaxSlayer TaxSlayer 2016 Tips v3a 2017-02-09
  • TaxSlayer_2016_Tips_v3a.docx
  • TaxSlayer_2016_Tips_v3a.pdf
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online Setup Guide for TaxSlayer Pro Online (TSO) TY16 - 02/08/17
  • S23_NTCSetupGuideforTaxSlayerProOnline(TSO)TY2016_020817.pdf
Technology Equipment GraceWorkz Consumable Ordering Instructions TY16 10/18/16
  • 2016-2017_Consumable_Ordering_Instructions_101816.pdf
  • GraceWorkz_Listed_Consumables_TY16_011017.pdf
  • GraceWorkz_Listed_Consumables_TY16_011017.xlsx

Updates 02-04-2017

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Publ 17 (SP) Your Federal Income Tax (Spanish version) 2016 01-31-2017

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Email Template (Program Promotion) - 01/30/2017
  • sample (not d/l)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Social Media Resources (Program Promotion) - 01/30/2017
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Radio Scripts (Program Promotion) - 01/30/2017
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Print Collateral (Program Promotion) - 01/24/2017
  • Program_Promotion_Poster_English_-_D143.pdf
  • Program_Promotion_Poster_Spanish.PDF
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Social Media Resources (Recruitment) - 09/26/16
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Email Template (Recruitment) - 09/07/2016
  • Sample_Tax-Aide_Email_Template_09072016.pdf
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Print Collateral (Recruitment) - 09/27/2016
  • Program Promotion Poster English - D143.pdf (not d/l)
  • Program Promotion Poster Spanish.PDF (not d/l)
  • Volunteer_Recruitment_Brochure_English_09072016.pdf
  • Volunteer_Recruitment_Brochure_Spanish_09072016.pdf
  • Volunteer_Recruitment_Poster_English_09072016.pdf
  • Volunteer_Recruitment_Poster_Spanish_09072016.pdf
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Radio Scripts (Recruitment) - 09/07/2016
  • 30_Volunteer_Recruitment_Script_English_09072016.pdf
  • 30_Volunteer_Recruitment_Script_Spanish_09072016.pdf
Communication General TAXSLAYER ISSUE UPDATE (EVENING) 02/03/17
  • TaxSlayer_Issue_Update_(Evening)_020317.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 2/1/17
  • SMT_020117.pdf
General Program Management Tax Exempt Nevada Tax Exemption Certificate (Expires 01-31-2022)
  • AARP Foundation - Nevada exemption 2017.pdf (not d/l)
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide VOLUNTEER PORTAL GUIDE INDEX 02/03/2017
  • VolunteerPortalGuideIndex_02032017.pdf
Tax Training TaxSlayer TaxSlayer 2016 Tips 2017-02-03
  • TaxSlayer_2016_Tips_v3_2017-02-03.docx
  • TaxSlayer_2016_Tips_v3_2017-02-03.pdf
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law State Tax Assistance Program - Intake Sheets 01/29/2017
  • GA_Intake_Sheet_TY16.pdf
  • Illinois_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
  • Kentucky_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
  • Michigan_Intake_TY16.pdf
  • Missouri_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
  • New_York_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • Ohio_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • Pennsylvania_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • South_Carolina_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
  • Wisconsin_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
Tax Training Tools Publication 4012 with NTTC Tax-Aide Modifications for TY 2016 1/28/2017
  • All_changes_between_IRS_publication_and_v4.pdf
  • LIST_OF_CHANGES_v4_(v3_to_v4).pdf
  • Pub_4012_with_NTTC_Modifications_v4_2017-01-28_.pdf
  • Pub 4012 with NTTC Modifications v3 2017-01-11.pdf (not d/l)
  • Changes between v1 and v2.pdf (not d/l)
  • Changes between v2 and v3.pdf (not d/l)
  • Cut and Tape v3.pdf (not d/l)
  • Print and Punch v3.pdf (not d/l)
  • Pub 4012 with NTTC Modifications v4 2017-01-28.pdf (not d/l)
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online ERO/Transmitter Training TY16 02/01/17
  • S26_ERO_Transmitter_Training__TY16_1_30_2017_(Revised).pdf
  • S26_ERO_Transmitter_Training__TY16_1_30_2017_(Revised).pptx
Technology Networking Configuration Guide for USB Print Servers TY16 01/24/17
  • H60_ConfigurationGuideforUSBPrintServersTY16_012417.pdf
Technology Networking Tax-Aide Daily Wireless Network Setup Sequence 02/01/17
  • H56_-_Tax-Aide_Daily_Wireless_Network_Setup_Sequence_020117.pdf
Technology Tech Bulletins ERO Bulletin TY2016-01: TaxSlayer and Others Support Information 12/01/16
Technology Tech Bulletins ERO Bulletin TY2016-02: TaxSlayer Stress Test - January 9th 01/05/17
  • EROBulletinTS201602_TaxSlayerStressTest_010517.pdf
Technology Tech Bulletins ERO Bulletin TY2016-03: TaxSlayer Stress Test #3 - January 17th 01/12/17
  • ERO_Bulletin_TY16-03_-_TaxSlayer_Stress_Test_3_-_January_17th.pdf
Technology Tech Bulletins ERO Bulletin TY2016-04: ERO Bulletin TY16-04: TaxSlayer Opening Day Issues 02/01/17
  • EROBulletinTY201604_TaxSlayerOpeningDayIssues_020117.pdf

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Publ 3676-A (EN-SP) IRS Certified Volunteers Providing Free Tax Preparation (English/Spanish) 1016 01-27-2017
Publ 4012 VITA/TCE Volunteer Resource Guide 1216 01-24-2017
Publ 525 Taxable and Nontaxable Income 2016 01-23-2017

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Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Program Promotion Brochures (2017) - 01/24/2017
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials 2016 State Summary Statistics - 01/24/2017
  • 2016_State_Summary_01242017.xlsx
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials 2017 Tax Season State Press Release Templates - 01/24/2017
  • Tax_Aide_SwissCheese__2017_Release_final.docx
  • Tax_Aide_SwissCheese__SPANISH2017_Release_final.docx
Communication General Glossary - 09/06/16
  • Glossary090616.pdf
Communication General Happenings Winter 2017- 1/26/2017
  • Happenings_2017_FINAL.PDF
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 1/25/17
  • SMT_012517.pdf
General Program Management Awards and Recognition AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Fellows Recipients 01/18/2017
  • Volunteers_who_have_been_named_as_AARP_Foundation_Tax_Aide_Fellows...as_of_1_18_2017.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Update Volunteer Portal Minor Release 01/25/2017
  • VolunteerPortalMinorRelease_01252017.pdf
Tax Training Scope Tax-Aide Scope Summary TY2016 2017-01-25
  • Tax-Aide_Scope_Summary_TY16_v3.pdf
Tax Training TaxSlayer TaxSlayer 2016 Tips 2017-01-21
  • TaxSlayer_2016_Tips_2017-01-25.docx
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law IRS SPEC ITIN Guidance 2017-01-25
  • SPEC_ITIN_Guidance__Jan_25_2017.PDF
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law Quality Review with TaxSlayer 2017-01-25
  • Quality_Review_w-TaxSlayer_2017-01-25.pdf
  • Quality_Review_w-TaxSlayer_2017-01-25.pptx
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law Schedule C Guidelines Summary TY16 - 2017-01-25
  • Schedule_C_Guidelines_Summary_TY16_v2.pdf
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law State Tax Assistance Program - Intake Sheets 01/27/2017
  • Illinois_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
  • Kentucky_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
  • Michigan_Intake_TY16.pdf
  • New_York_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • Ohio_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • Pennsylvania_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • South_Carolina_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
  • Wisconsin_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law State Tax Assistance Program - TY2016 (2017-01-27)
  • STAP_TY2016_Overview.pdf
  • State_Tax_Assistance_-_Assister_Steps_Januay_2017.pdf
  • State_Tax_Assistance_-_Requester_Steps_Jan_2017.pdf
  • State_Tax_Assistance_Program_-_Assister_Process_TY_2016.pdf
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online TSO Site Information and Troubleshooting Guide TY16 - 01/24/17
  • S20_TSOSiteInformationandTroubleshootingGuideTY16_012417.pdf
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online FAQs for TSO Guide TY16 - 01/24/17
  • S31_TSOFAQsGuideTY16_012417.pdf
Technology Networking Configuration Guide for USB Print Servers TY16
  • H60_ConfigurationGuideforUSBPrintServersTY16_012417.pdf

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Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 1/18/17
  • SMT_011817.pdf
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law State Tax Assistance Program - Intake Sheets 01/18/2017
  • Illinois_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
  • Kentucky_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
  • Michigan_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • New_York_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • Ohio_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • Pennsylvania_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • South_Carolina_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
  • Wisconsin_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
Tax Training Tools Answering the Due Diligence Questions 2017-1-11
  • Answering_the_Due_Diligence_Questions_2017-1-17.pdf
Tax Training Tools NTTC Workbook TY2016 – Instructor Notes And Errata 2016-11-28 And Errata To Answers 2017-01-18
  • NTTC_Workbook_TY_2016_Instructor_Notes_and_Errata_rel_3.pdf
  • Workbook_Answers_-_errata_2017-01-16_(Itemized_and_Standard_Deductions_Q9).pdf
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online Setup Guide for TaxSlayer Pro Online (TSO) TY16 - 01/18/17
  • NTCSetupGuideforTaxSlayerProOnline(TSO)TY2016_011817.pdf
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for TSO TY16 01/18/17
  • S21_MultifactorAuthenticationforTSO_011817.pdf
Technology Equipment Equipment Inventory Reporting Guide TY16 01/18/17
  • H13_EquipmentInventoryReportingTY16_011117.pdf

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Form 1040-ES Estimated Tax for Individuals 2017 01-13-2017
Form 6744 VITA/TCE Volunteer Assistor's Test/Retest 1216 01-12-2017
Form 6729 Site Review Sheet 0117 01-12-2017
Publ 4299 Privacy, Confidentiality, and Civil Rights - A Public Trust 1216 01-12-2017
Publ 5220 VITA/TCE Volunteer Site Scope & Referral Chart 1216 01-11-2017
Publ 4491 VITA/TCE Training Guide 1216 01-10-2017

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Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 1/11/17
  • SMT_011117.pdf
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law State Tax Assistance Program - Intake Sheets 01/13/2017
  • Illinois_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
  • Kentucky_Intake_Form_TY16.pdf
  • Michigan_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • New_York_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • Ohio_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • Pennsylvania_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • South_Carolina_Intake_TY15.pdf
  • Wisconsin_Intake_TY15.pdf
Tax Training Tools Publication 4012 With NTTC Tax-Aide Modifications For TY 2016 1/11/2017
  • Pub_4012_with_NTTC_Modifications_v3_2017-01-11.pdf
  • Changes_between_v1_and_v2.pdf
  • Changes_between_v2_and_v3.pdf
  • Cut_and_Tape_v3.pdf
  • Print_and_Punch_v3.pdf
  • Pub_4012_with_NTTC_Modifications_v3_2017-01-11.pdf
Tax Training Affordable Care Act (ACA) Training ACA Exemption Reference Guide TY16 01/09/2017
  • ACA_Exemption_Reference_Guide_TY16.pdf
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online Setup Guide for TaxSlayer Pro Online (TSO) TY16 - 01/02/17
  • NTC_Setup_Guide_for_TaxSlayer_Pro_Online_(TSO)_TY2016_01022017.pdf
Technology Networking Reporting Router Issues 01/13/17
  • Router_not_working_Reporting_Memo.pdf
Technology Networking Verizon Wireless Hotspot Configuration Guide TY16 - 01/09/17
  • H5_-_Verizon_Wireless_Hotspot_Configuration_Guide_TY16.pdf
Technology Security Taxpayer pdf Documents and Secure Folders - 01/13/17
  • H6_-_Taxpayer_pdf_Documents_and_Secure_Folders_-_2016_(Rev._01112017).pdf
Technology Security Secure Folders TY16 01/11/17
  • H6_SecureFolders2016_010917.pdf
Technology Tech Bulletins ERO Bulletin TY16-03: TaxSlayer Stress Test #3 - January 17th
  • ERO_Bulletin_TY16-03_-_TaxSlayer_Stress_Test_3_-_January_17th.pdf

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Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 1/4/17
  • SMT_010417.pdf
General Program Management Administrative Taxpayer Information and Responsibilities (TY2016)
  • Taxpayer_Info_Responsibility_Sheet_(TY2016).pdf
Tax Training Tools Publication 4012 with NTTC Tax-Aide Modifications for TY 2016 1/5/2017
  • Pub_4012_with_NTTC_Modifications_v2_2017-01-04.pdf
  • List_of_changes_2017-01-04.pdf
  • Pub_4012_changes_v2_2017-01-04.pdf
  • Cut and Tape (not d/l)
  • Print and Punch (not d/l)
Tax Training Materials/Presentations NTTC Self-Study Training (TY 2016) Rel 1.1
  • Self-Study_Rel_1.1.zip
  • Self-study_Rel_1.1_(pdf).zip
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online Setup Guide for TaxSlayer Pro Online (TSO) TY16 - 01/22/17
  • NTC_Setup_Guide_for_TaxSlayer_Pro_Online_(TSO)_TY2016_01022017.pdf
Technology Tech Bulletins ERO Bulletin TS2017-02: TaxSlayer Stress Test - January 9th
  • EROBulletinTS201602_TaxSlayerStressTest_010517.pdf
Technology Tech Bulletins ERO Bulletin TS2017-01: TaxSlayer and Others Support Information
Technology Tech Bulletins TCS Bulletin TY2016-04: Online Inventory System (OIS) “RP” Information Update 01/04/17
  • TCSBulletin201604_OISRPInformationUpdate_010417.pdf

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Publ 4491-X VITA/TCE Training Supplement Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) / Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) 1216 12-29-2016
Publ 4152 Electronic Toolkit for Nonresident Alien VITA/TCE Sites 1015 12-29-2016
Publ 17 Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) 2016 12-28-2016
Publ 974 Premium Tax Credit (PTC) 2016 12-22-2016
Inst 1040 Instructions for Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return 2016 12-20-2016

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Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 12/28/16
  • SMT_122816.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 12/21/16
  • SMT_122116.pdf
General Program Management General Continuing Education Credits – Tax Year 2016
  • Continuing Education Credits – TY16.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide VOLUNTEER PORTAL GUIDE INDEX 12/21/2016
  • VolunteerPortalGuideIndex_12212016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - ISSUE AN INVITATION TO ACCESS THE PORTAL 12/21/2016
  • 2_Issue_an_Invitation_to_Access_the_Portal.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - RESPONDING TO AN INVITATION TO ACCESS THE PORTAL 12/21/2016
  • RespondingToAnInvitationToAccessThePortal_12212016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 4 - DIRECT TO THE TAX-AIDE APPLICATION 09/01/2016
  • 4_Direct_to_the_Tax-Aide_Application_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 5 - ON-BOARDING OVERVIEW 09/01/2016
  • 5_Section_5_-_On-Boarding_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Locations & Program Metrics (Site Activity) Program Metrics (Site Activity) TY2016
  • NLT_Activity_Reporting_08092016.xlsx
Tax Training Tools Pub 4012 with NTTC Changes 12/28/2016
  • Cut_and_Tape_version_4012_changes.zip
  • Print_and_Punch_Version_(large).pdf
  • Pub_4012_with_NTTC_Changes_2016-12-28a_(high_res).pdf
  • Cut and Tape (not d/l)
  • Print and Punch (whole pages) (not d/l)
Tax Training Materials/Presentations TY16 NTTC Training Slides Rel 2 - 12/22/2016
  • NTTC_Training_Slides_Rel_2_Lessons_01-07.zip
  • NTTC_Training_Slides_Rel_2_Lessons_08-13.zip
  • NTTC_Training_Slides_Rel_2_Lessons_14-22.zip
  • NTTC_Training_Slides_Rel_2_Lessons_23-30.zip
  • NTTC_Training_Slides_Rel_2_Lessons_31-36.zip
  • NTTC_Training_Slides_Rel_2_Lessons_37-41.zip
  • NTTC_Training_Files_TY16_Release_2_Update_Notes.pdf
  • README_-_NTTC_Training_Files_TY16_Rel_2.pdf
Tax Training Affordable Care Act (ACA) Training NTTC Guidance for Unclaimed Dependent for ACA 2016-12-28
  • NTTC_Guidance_for_Unclaimed_Dependent_for_ACA_2016-12-28.pdf
Tax Training NTTC Webinars NTTC TRS Webinars December 21 and 23, 2016
  • 2016-Dec_TRS_Webinar_-_ACA.pptx
  • Education_Calculator_Results.pdf
  • NTTC_December_2016_Webinar.pptx
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online Setup Guide for TaxSlayer Pro Online (TSO) - TY16 - 12/27/16
  • NTCSetupGuideforTaxSlayerProOnline(TSO)TY2016_122716.pdf
Technology Tech Bulletins TCS Bulletin TY2016-03: TaxSlayer Pro Online Information 12/28/16
  • TCSBulletin2016-03_TaxSlayerProOnlineInformation122816.pdf
Technology Training ERO/Transmitter Training TY16 12/27/16
  • S26_ERO_Transmitter_Training__TY16_12272016.pdf
  • S26_ERO_Transmitter_Training__TY16_12272016.pptx
TCS Documents TCS Webinars TCS Webinars 01/04/17 & 01/05/17
  • December_TCS_Webinars122816.pdf

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Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 12/14/16
  • SMT_121416.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal ADS Information ADS WebEx Recording 12/12/16 & 12/14/16
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online Setup Guide for TaxSlayer Pro Online (TSO) TY16 - 12/16/16
  • NTCSetupGuideforTaxSlayerProOnline(TSO)TY2016_121616.pdf
Technology Security Computer Security Scanning Guide TY16 - 12/16/16
  • H-9_Computer_Security_Scans_TY16_1215516.pdf

Updates 12-10-2016

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Inst 1040 (Schedule A) Instructions for Schedule A (Form 1040), Itemized Deductions 2016 12-08-2016
Publ 4491-A VITA/TCE Training Guide - Consolidated Changes 1016 12-07-2016

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Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 12/07/16
  • SMT_120716.pdf
Leadership Training SMT Training ADS SMT Training
  • SMTADSTraining_072016.pptx
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Locations & Program Metrics (Site Activity) Program Metrics (Site Activity) Report TY2015
  • 12092016_NLY_Activity_Reporting.xlsx
Tax Training Instructor Plans and Aids Instructor Aids TY16 2016/12/6
  • Create_name_tents,_name_tags_and_Practice_Lab_instructions.zip
  • Instructor_Aids_TY16.zip
  • Questions_and_Comments_for_Discussion_.docx
  • Tent without logo.docx (not d/l)
  • Create name tents, name tags and Practice Lab instructions.zip (not d/l)
  • 15 Min Break.ppt (not d/l)
  • Creating a PowerPoint Presentation.ppt (not d/l)
  • Modifying and Using NTTC Slides in PowerPoint.pdf (not d/l)
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  • Questions and Comments for Discussion .docx (not d/l)
  • Instructions for Creating Individual Nametags etc.pdf (not d/l)
  • Names.xlsx (not d/l)
  • Tags.doc (not d/l)
  • Tent.docx (not d/l)
  • TaxSlayer Practice Lab Instructions.docx (not d/l)
  • Tent without logo.docx (not d/l)
Tax Training Immersion Training Lesson Plans - Immersion - Series II 2016-12-08
  • Ser_II_Lessons_v3a_(.docx_files).zip
  • Ser_II_Lessons_v3b_(.doc_files_for_OpenOffice_users).zip
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online Setup Guide for TaxSlayer Pro Online (TSO) TY16 - 12/09/16
  • NTCSetupGuideforTaxSlayerProOnline(TSO)TY2016_120816.pdf
Technology Equipment How to Change and Update a Duplicate Asset Tag
  • HowtoChangeandUpdateDuplicateAssetTags.pdf
Technology Networking Tax-Aide Wireless Network, Printer, and Laptop Setup Overview 12/07/16
  • H52TaxAideWirelessNetworkPrinterandLaptopSetupOverview_120716.pdf

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Form 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return 2016 11-29-2016

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Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 11/30/16
  • SMT_113016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide VOLUNTEER PORTAL GUIDE INDEX 12/02/2016
  • VolunteerPortalGuidIndex_12022016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - LOGGING INTO THE PORTAL 12/02/2016
  • LoggingIntoThePortal_12022016.pdf
Tax Training Scope Tax-Aide Scope Manual TY16 Updated 11/28/2016
  • AARP_Tax-Aide_Scope_Manual_TY16_Rel_2.pdf
Tax Training Scope Tax-Aide Scope Summary TY2016 11/29/2016
  • Tax-Aide_Scope_Summary_TY16_v1.pdf
Tax Training Tools Tax-Aide Modifications to Pub 4012 for Scope TY2016 10/25/2016
  • Tax-Aide_Modifications_to_Pub_4012_for_scope_TY16_Version_A--Cut_and_Tape_v1.pdf
  • Tax-Aide_Modifications_to_Pub_4012_for_scope_TY16_Version_B--Print_and_Replace_v1.pdf
Tax Training Tools NTTC Workbook TY2016 – Instructor Notes And Errata 2016-11-28
  • NTTC_Workbook_TY_2016_Instructor_Notes_and_Errata_rel_3.pdf
Tax Training Materials/Presentations NTTC Self-Study Training (TY 2016)
  • Self-study_Release_1_(pdf).zip
  • Self-study_Release_1_(source_files).zip
Tax Training NTTC Webinars NTTC TRS Webinars November 30 and December 2, 2016
  • NTTC_Nov_2016_Webinar_v3.pptx
  • Webinar_notes_-_ACA.pdf
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online Setup Guide for TaxSlayer Pro Online (TSO) - TY2016
  • NTC_Setup_Guide_for_TaxSlayer_Pro_Online_(TSO)_-_TY2016_-113016.pdf
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online Ordering Tax Preparation Software – TY16 10/18/16
  • S11_-_Ordering_Software_TY16_-_100616.pdf
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online Preparer Use Form Diversity Question Set Up Instructions 1/20/2016
  • Preparer_Use_Form_Diversity_Questions_Set_Up_instructions_01_20_2016.pdf
Tax Software TaxSlayer Online TaxSlayer User Name Guide TY16 - 11/01/16
  • TaxSlayer_User_Name_Guidance_TY16.pdf
Technology Tech Bulletins ERO Bulletin TS2016-01: TaxSlayer and Others Support Information

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Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 11/23/16
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Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide VOLUNTEER PORTAL GUIDE INDEX 11/23/2016
  • VolunteerPortalGuideIndex_11232016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Management AARP Foundation Tax-Aide TCE Counselor Certification Workbook 2016 11-23-16
  • AARP_Foundation_Tax-Aide_TCE_Counselor_Certification_Workbook_2016_v9.xlsx
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Miscellaneous PVS WebEx Recording 11/14/2016 & 11/16/2016
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal ADS Information ADS WebEx Recording 11/21/16 & 11/23/16
TCS Documents TCS Webinars TCS Webinars 12/1/16 & 12/2/16
  • December_TCS_Webinars_112316.pdf

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Communication CyberTax CyberTax TY2016-02: Tax Software Transition Assessment – Coming Soon!
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Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 11/16/16
  • SMT_111616.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Miscellaneous PVS WebEx Recording 11/14/2016
Tax Training Tools 2016 Tax Prep Tools and Helpful Weblinks 2016-11-14
  • 2016_EITC_Graph.pdf
  • Education_Spreadsheet_2016-07-29_v10.zip
  • Helpful_Weblinks_v1_2016-11-09.pdf
  • Mortgage_COD_Flowchart_2016.pdf
Tax Training Immersion Training Lesson Plans - Immersion - Series II 2016-11-17
  • Series_II_Lessons.zip

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Form 14446 (SP) Virtual VITA/TCE Taxpayer Consent (Spanish Version) 1016 11-07-2016

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Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 11/9/16
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Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 11/2/16
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General Program Management General Tax-Aide Off-Season Tax Assistance TY2016
  • Tax-Aide_Off_Season_Tax_Assistance_TY16.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Miscellaneous PVS Training 11/07/16
Tax Training Tools Taking the Tests Online TY2016 2016-11-07
  • Taking_the_test_online_2016_v1.pdf

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Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 11/1/16
  • SMT_110216.pdf
General Program Management Awards and Recognition AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Fellows Recipients 10/19/16
  • Volunteers_who_have_been_named_as_AARP_Foundation_Tax_Aide_Fellows...as_of_10_19_2016.pdf
General Program Management Training Local Coordinator Training TY16 2016 11 03
  • LC_Training_TY16_2016_11_03.pdf
  • LC_Training_TY16_2016_11_03.pptx
Leadership Training Position Training Local Coordinator Required Training TY16 2016 11 04
  • LC_Training_TY16_2016_11_03.pdf
  • LC_Training_TY16_2016_11_03.pptx
Leadership Training SMT Training ROS OneSupport Training
  • SMTROSOneSupportTraining_072016.pptx
OneSupport Help Center Support Site Map - rev 9/25/16
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Orders (Material Ordering) AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Supplemental Intake Sheet TY2016
  • AARPFoundationTax-AideSupplementalIntakeSheetTY2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Miscellaneous PVS Q&A 11/14/16 & 11/16/16
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal ADS Information ADS WebEx 11/21/16 & 11/23/16
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal ADS Information ADS WebEx 12/12/16 & 12/14/16
Tax Training Materials/Presentations Cancellation Of Debt (COD) – Principal Residence 2016-10-29
  • 23a_COD_-_Principal_Residence_TY16_Rel_1.pptx
Tax Training Instructor Plans and Aids Holding a Webinar 11/04/2016
  • Joining_a_Webinar11042016.pdf
  • WebEx_Region_License_Distribution_List_October_2016.pdf
  • WebinarsPresentation11042016.pdf
Tax Training Immersion Training Immersion Tool Kit 2016-11-04
  • Immersion_Tool_Kit_2016.zip
Technology Equipment Printing and Print Cartridges TY16 10/31/16
  • H16_Printing_and_Print_Cartridges_103116.pdf
Technology Equipment Purchasing Equipment with Donated Funds TY16 10/31/16
  • H15_Purchasing_Equipment_With_Donated_Funds_103116.docx
Technology Equipment Technology Purchasing Guide TY16 10/31/16
  • H14_Technology_Purchasing_Guide_TY16_103116.pdf
Technology Images and Tune-up Host and Personal Computer Windows 7 Tune-up Guide TY16 10/06/16
  • H21_-_Host_and_Personal_Computer_Tune-up_Guide_TY16_-_100616.pdf
Technology Networking Tax-Aide Private Network Router Configuration Guide TY16 - 10/25/16
  • H53_-_Tax-Aide_Private_Network_Router_Configuration_Guide.pdf
Technology Non-Tax Software Alternative Tax Software (TurboTax, etc.) Prohibited TY16 - 10/12/16
  • S10_-_AlternativeTaxSoftwareProhibited_TY16_-_090716.pdf
Technology Non-Tax Software Operating System and Browser Requirements TY16 - 10/12/16
  • S15_-_Operating_System_and_Browser_Requirements_TY16_100216.pdf
Technology Tech Bulletins TCS Bulletin TY2016-02: Technology Hardware Refresh - Phase 3 - 10/05/16
  • TCSBulletinTY2016_02_TechnologyHardwareRefreshPhase3_092816.pdf
Technology Training Document Retention & ERO Paper Flow Guide TY16 - 10/15/16
  • Doc_Retention__ERO_Paperflow_TY16_-_101516.pdf
Technology Training Schedule of E-file Events Guide TY16 10/18/16
  • H41_Schedule_of_E-File_Events_TY16_-_092816.pdf
TCS Documents Inventory Process Information AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Online Inventory System (OIS) Error Reporting and Enhancement Request - 10/11/16
  • OIS__Error_Reporting__Instructions.pdf
TCS Documents Inventory Process Information New Online Inventory System (OIS) User Webinars - 10/11/16
  • New_OIS_User_Presentation.pdf
  • New_OIS_User_Presentation.pptx
  • OIS_ Error Reporting Instructions.pdf (not d/l)
TCS Documents Inventory Process Information Tax-Aide Inventory Agent (TIA) Tool v 2.15 11/01/16
  • TIA_Install_v2.15.exe
TCS Documents Inventory Process Information TIA Asset Tag, District, State Update Tool 11/01/16
  • TIA_EditAssetTagEtc.exe

Updates 10-29-2016

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Nothing Interesting

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 10/26/16
  • SMT_102616.pdf
General Program Management Training Volunteer Site Policies And Procedures Training TY16 2016-10-25
  • Tax-Aide_Policies_and_Procedures_Training_TY16_2016-10-25.pdf
  • Tax-Aide_Policies_and_Procedures_Training_TY16_2016-10-25.pptx
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal How To's Logging into the Volunteer Portal for the First Time 10/24/2016
  • LoggingIntoTheVolunteerPortalForTheFirstTime_10242016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide Volunteer Portal Guide (Printable Version) 09/01/2016
  • VolunteerPortalGuideCombined_09012016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal ADS Information ADS WebEx Recording 10/24/16 & 10/26/16
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal ADS Information AD HOC Site Maintenance Project Excel Spreadsheet 10/24/2016
  • ADHOCSiteMaintenanceProjectExcelSpreadsheet_10242016.xlsx
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal ADS Information AD HOC Site Maintenance Project Instructions 10/24/2016
  • ADHOCSiteMaintenanceProjectInstructions_10242016.pdf
Tax Training Scope Tax-Aide Scope Manual TY16 Updated 10/23/2016
  • AARP_Tax-Aide_Scope_Manual_TY16.pdf
Tax Training Scope In/Out Scope Poster TY16 C2467
  • Out_Of_ScopePoster_TY2016.pdf
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law Gold Standards For Quality Review (QR) 2016-10-24
  • Gold_Standards_for_Quality_Review_TY16.pdf
Tax Training Policy/Tax Law Schedule C Guidelines Summary TY16 - 2016-10-25
  • Schedule_C_Guidelines_Summary_TY16_v1.pdf
Tax Training Tools NTTC Workbook TY2016 – Instructor Notes And Errata 2016-10-26
  • NTTC_Workbook_TY_2016_Instructor_Notes_and_Errata_rel_2.pdf
Tax Training Instructor Plans and Aids Adult Learning v1 2016-10-24
  • Adult_Learning_v1_2016-10-24.pptx
Technology Networking Netis WF-2411 Wireless Router Full Configuration Guide TY16 - 10/25/16
  • H58_Netis_WF-2411_Wireless_Router_Full_Configuration_Guide_102516.pdf
Technology Networking Tax-Aide Counselor Laptop Network Configuration 10/18/16
  • H55_-_Tax-Aide_Counselor_Laptop_Network_Configuration_Guide.pdf
Technology Networking Tax-Aide Private Network Router Configuration Guide TY16
  • H53_-_Tax-Aide_Private_Network_Router_Configuration_Guide.pdf
Technology Networking Verizon MiFi 5510L Wireless Hotspot Configuration Demo TY16
Technology Security Secure Folders 10/26/16
  • H6_-_Secure_Folders_-_2016_(10-26-16).pdf
TCS Documents TCS Webinars TCS Webinars 10/25/16 & 10/26/16
  • October_TCS_Webinars_101716.pdf
  • TCS_Webinar_October_2016_-_Printer_Sharing.pdf
  • TCS_Webinar_October_2016_-_Printer_Sharing.pptx

Updates 10-22-2016

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Form 6729 Site Review Sheet 1016 10-20-2016
Form 1095-C Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage 2016 10-18-2016
Publ 4011 VITA/TCE Foreign Student and Scholar Volunteer Resource Guide 1016 10-17-2016
Publ 4555-E VITA/TCE e-instructor guidance 1016 10-14-2016
Publ 4396-A Partner Packet Inserts 1016 10-11-2016

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 10/19/16
  • SMT_101916.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 10/12/16
  • SMT_101216.pdf
General Program Management General Client Service Provider Digest TY16 (D16276) 10/19/16
  • Client_Service_Provider_Digest.pdf
General Program Management Training Client Facilitator Training TY 2016 10/19/2016
  • Client_Facilitator_Training_TY16_2016-10-19.pdf
  • Client_Facilitator_Training_TY16_2016-10-19.pptx
General Program Management Training Tax-Aide Policies And Procedures Training TY16 10/19/2016
  • Tax-Aide_Policies_and_Procedures_Training_TY16_2016-10-19.pdf
  • Tax-Aide_Policies_and_Procedures_Training_TY16_2016-10-19.pptx
Leadership Training Documents SCHEDULE OF E-FILE EVENTS TY16 10/18/16
  • H41_Schedule_of_E-File_Events_TY16_-_092816.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal How To's Trouble Opening Reports 10/19/2016
  • TroubleOpeningReports_10192016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide Volunteer Portable Guide (Printable Version) 09/01/2016
  • VolunteerPortalGuideCombined_09012016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide VOLUNTEER PORTAL GUIDE INDEX 09/19/2016
  • VolunteerPortalGuideIndex_09192016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal ADS Webinars ADS WebEx 10/24/16 & 10/26/16
Tax Training Materials/Presentations TY16 NTTC Training Slides Rel 1 - 10/15/2016
  • NTTC_Training_Training_Slides_01-07.zip
  • NTTC_Training_Training_Slides_08-13.zip
  • NTTC_Training_Training_Slides_14-22.zip
  • NTTC_Training_Training_Slides_23-30.zip
  • NTTC_Training_Training_Slides_31-36.zip
  • NTTC_Training_Training_Slides_37-41.zip
  • README_-_NTTC_Training_Files_TY16_Rel_1.pdf
Tax Training NTTC Webinars NTTC TRS Webinars October 26 and 28, 2016
Tax Software Nonspecific Software Alternative Tax Software (TurboTax, etc.) Prohibited TY16 10/17/16
  • S10_-_AlternativeTaxSoftwareProhibited_TY16_-_090716.pdf
Tax Software Nonspecific Software Operating System and Browser Requirements 10/18/16
  • S15_-_Operating_System_and_Browser_Requirements_TY16_(10-2-16).pdf
Technology Equipment Equipment Repair, Replacement and Storage TY16 10/10/16
  • H18_Equipment_Repair_Replacement_and_Storage_TY16.pdf
Technology Equipment GraceWorkz Repair and Replace Process for Computers Only 10/18/16
  • 2016_GW_RepairandReplace_process_for_computers_only.pdf
Technology Equipment GraceWorkz Repair and Replace Process for Printers Only 10/18/16
  • 2016_GW_RepairandReplace_process_for_printers_only.pdf
Technology Equipment Print Drivers Guide TY16 10/17/16
  • H4_-_Print_Drivers_Guide_TY16.pdf
Technology Equipment GraceWorkz Consumable Ordering TY16 10/18/16
  • 2016-2017_Consumable_Ordering_Instructions_101816.pdf
  • GraceWorkz_Listed_Consumables_TY16_092616.pdf
  • GraceWorkz_Listed_Consumables_TY16_092616.xlsx
Technology Images and Tune-up Host and Personal Computer Windows 10 Tune-up Guide TY16 10/17/16
  • H20_-_Host_and_Personal_Computer_Tune-up_Guide_for_Windows_10_TY16.pdf
Technology Images and Tune-up IRS Laptop Tune-up Guide TY16 – Preliminary Release 10/18/16
  • H19_-_IRS_Laptop_Tuneup_Guide__TY16.pdf
Technology Networking H53 - Tax-Aide Private Network Router Configuration Guide
  • H53_-_Tax-Aide_Private_Network_Router_Configuration_Guide.pdf
Technology Networking H55 - Tax-Aide Counselor Laptop Network Configuration 10/18/16
  • H55_-_Tax-Aide_Counselor_Laptop_Network_Configuration_Guide.pdf
Technology Networking Tax-Aide Internet Access Computer (IAC) Setup Guide (Wireless Hosted Networks) 10/18/16
  • H54_-_Tax-Aide_Internet_Access_Computer_Setup_Guide_TY16.pdf
Technology Networking Tax-Aide Wireless Network, Printer, and Laptop Setup Overview 10/17/16
  • H52_-_Tax-Aide_Network_Configuration_and_Setup_Documents.pdf
Technology Networking Verizon Wireless Hotspot Configuration Guide TY16 - 10/17/16
  • H5_-_Verizon_Wireless_Hotspot_Configuration_Guide_TY16.pdf
Technology Networking Tax-Aide Counselor Laptop Network Configuration TY15 10/23/15
  • TaxAideCounselorLaptopNetworkConfigurationGuideTY15_102315.pdf
Technology Non-Tax Software Software for Tax-Aide Guide 10/17/16
  • S8_-_SoftwareforTaxAideTY15_92716.pdf
Technology Security Anti-Virus Program for Tax-Aide Computers TY16 10/18/16
  • H7_Antivirus_for_TaxAide_TY16_-_092816.pdf
Technology Security Secure Folders 10/18/16
  • H6_-_Secure_Folders_-_2016_(10-6-16).pdf
TCS Documents Inventory Process Information AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Online Inventory System (OIS) Error Reporting and Enhancement Request
  • OIS__Error_Reporting__Instructions.pdf
TCS Documents Inventory Process Information New Online Inventory System (OIS) User Presentation
  • New_OIS_User_Presentation.pdf
  • New_OIS_User_Presentation.pptx
TCS Documents Inventory Process Information New Online Inventory System (OIS) User Webinars
TCS Documents TCS Webinars New OIS Webinars 10/06/16 & 10/07/16
  • New_OIS_User_Presentation.pdf
  • New_OIS_User_Presentation.pptx
  • OIS__Error_Reporting__Instructions.pdf

Updates 10-08-2016

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Publ 4012 VITA/TCE Volunteer Resource Guide 1016 10-07-2016
Publ 1084 VITA/TCE IRS Volunteer Site Coordinator Handbook 1016 10-07-2016
Publ 5166 IRS Volunteer Quality Site Requirements 1016 10-05-2016
Publ 5101 Intake/Interview and Quality Review Training 1016 10-05-2016
Publ 5088 Site Coordinator Training 1016 10-05-2016
Form 8962 Premium Tax Credit 2016 10-04-2016
Form 8965 Health Coverage Exemptions 2016 10-03-2016
Publ 4961 VITA/TCE - Volunteer Standards of Conduct - Ethics Training 1016 10-03-2016
Publ 4942 VITA/TCE Specialty Course - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) 1016 10-03-2016
Publ 4695 (PR) VITA/TCE Puerto Rico Volunteer Test 1016 10-03-2016

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Tax ID Theft Flyer - 10/05/16
  • Tax_ID_Theft_Flyer_100516.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 10/5/16
  • SMT100516.pdf
Technology Images and Tune-up Host and Personal Computer Tune-up Guide TY16 10/06/16
  • H21_-_Host_and_Personal_Computer_Tune-up_Guide_TY16_-_100616.pdf
Technology Training IRS Pub 3189 Volunteer E-file Administration Guide TY16 - 10/06/16
  • H44_-IRS_Pub_3189_Replacement_GuideTY16_100616.pdf
TCS Documents Inventory Process Information AARP Foundation Tax-Aide OIS Error Reporting and Enhancement Request
  • OIS__Error_Reporting__Instructions.pdf
TCS Documents Inventory Process Information New OIS User Presentation
  • New_OIS_User_Presentation.pdf
  • New_OIS_User_Presentation.pptx

Updates 10-01-2016

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Form 6744 VITA/TCE Volunteer Assistor's Test/Retest 1016 09-30-2016
Publ 5157-A VITA/TCE Affordable Care Act - Taxpayer Scenarios 1016 09-30-2016
Publ 4836 (EN-SP) VITA/TCE Free Tax Programs (English and Spanish) 1016 09-30-2016
Publ 4704-FS Foreign Student and Scholar Test 1016 09-30-2016
Publ 4491 VITA/TCE Training Guide 1016 09-30-2016

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Tax-Aide Photo Library - 09/26/16
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Social Media Resources - 09/26/16
Communication Volunteer Communications Materials Print Collateral - 09/27/2016
  • Program_Promotion_Poster_English_-_D143.pdf
  • Program_Promotion_Poster_Spanish.PDF
  • Volunteer_Recruitment_Brochure_English_09072016.pdf
  • Volunteer_Recruitment_Brochure_Spanish_09072016.pdf
  • Volunteer_Recruitment_Poster_English_09072016.pdf
  • Volunteer_Recruitment_Poster_Spanish_09072016.pdf
Communication General Tax-Aide Staff Directory 9/27/16
  • StaffDirectoryupdate092716.pdf
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 9/28/16
  • SMT_092816.pdf
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual: Introduction, Org Chart and What's New 9/6/16
  • SectionIntroOrgCharWhatsnewPolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 1: Volunteer Recruitment 9/6/16
  • Section1VolunteerRecruitmentPolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 2: Volunteer Training and Testing 9/6/16
  • Section2VolunteerTrainingandTestingPolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3: Volunteer Certification and Assignments 9/6/16
  • Section3certificationPolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 4: Scope of Program, Preparing the Return, Quality 9/6/16
  • Section4ScopePolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 5: Standards of Professionalism 9/6/16
  • Section5StandardsPolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 6: Interactions with the Taxpayer 9/6/16
  • Section6InteractionsPolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 7: Site Operations and Management 9/6/16
  • Section7SitePolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 8: Confidentiality and Security of Taxpayer Data 9/6/16
  • Section8SecurityPolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 9: E-Filing of Tax Returns 9/6/16
  • Section 9 E-Filing of Tax Returns of Policy and Procedures Manual 110115.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 10: Reimbursement 9/6/16
  • Section10reimbursementPolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 11: Program Administration 9/6/16
  • Section 11 Program Administration of Policy and Procedures Manual 110115.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 12: Donations and Donated Funds 9/6/16
  • Section12DonationsPolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 13: Insurance 9/6/16
  • Section13InsurancePolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 14: Equipment and Records Management 9/6/16
  • Section14equipmentmanagementPolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Section 15: Obtaining Equipment and Consumables 9/6/16
  • Section15ObtainingequipmentandconsumablesPolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
General Program Management General Policy and Procedures Manual Appendix A & B: Volunteer Appointment Chart and Master Schedule 9/6/16
  • SectionAppendixABPolicyandProceduresManual2016-2017 090616.pdf (not d/l)
Tax Training NTTC Webinars NTTC TRS Webinars September 28 and 30, 2016
  • NTTC_Sep_2016_Webinar.pptx
  • TRS_Webinar_2016-09_Chat_Questions.pdf
Technology Equipment TechSoup Guide TY16 09/29/16
  • H12_TechSoup_TY16_-_092816.pdf
Technology Security Wireless Computer Security Scanning Guide TY16 09/26/16
  • H-9_Wireless_Security_Scans_TY16_092616.pdf
Technology Training IRS Pub 3189 Volunteer E-file Administration Guide TY16 - 09/29/16
  • H44_-IRS_Pub_3189_Replacement_GuideTY16_092816.pdf
TCS Documents TCS Webinars TCS Webinars 09/28/16 & 09/29/16
  • 2016_Regional_NTC_Update.pptx
  • 2016_TCS_September_Webinar__Repair_and_Replace.pdf
  • September_TCS_Webinars_TY16.pdf
  • TCS_Webinar_9_16_Networking_Alternatives.pdf

Updates 09-24-2016

Selected New/Updated IRS Forms / Publications
Product Number Title Revision Date Posted Date
Nothing Interesting

OneSupport New/Updated Articles
Category Section Article / Attachment(s)
Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 9/21/16
  • SMT_092116.pdf
General Program Management Position Descriptions National Leader Development Committee (NLDC) Chair Position Description 120115
  • NationalLeaderDevelopmentCommitteeApplicationForm12012015.doc
  • NationalLeaderDevelopmentCommitteeNLDCChairPositionDescription12012015.pdf
Leadership Training Regional Meeting Regional Meeting Presentations 09/22/16
  • RegionalMeetings2016a.zip
  • RegionalMeetings2016b.zip
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide VOLUNTEER PORTAL GUIDE INDEX v1.0 09/19/2016
  • VolunteerPortalGuideIndex_09192016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION OVERVIEW 09/01/2016
  • 1_Section_1_-_Guide_to_General_Informationr2_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 1 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHROME 09/01/2016
  • 1_Troubleshooting_Chrome_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 1 - TROUBLESHOOTING FIREFOX 09/01/2016
  • 1_Troubleshooting_Firefox_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 1 - TROUBLESHOOTING SAFARI 09/01/2016
  • 1_Troubleshooting_Safari_8_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 1 - TROUBLESHOOTING INTERNET EXPLORER 09/01/2016
  • 1_Troubleshooting_Internet_Explorer_11_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - ACCESSING THE NEW VOLUNTEER PORTAL 09/01/2016
  • 2_Section_2_-_GUIDE_TO_ACCESSING_THE_NEW_VOLUNTEER_PORTAL_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - CHANGE EMAIL ADDRESS 09/01/2016
  • 2_Change_your_email_address_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - CHANGE PASSWORD 09/01/2016
  • 2_Change_your_password_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - CREATE AN AARP.ORG ACCOUNT 09/01/2016
  • 2_Create_an_aarp.org_account_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - ISSUE AN INVITATION TO THE NEW VOLUNTEER PORTAL 09/01/2016
  • 2_Issue_an_Invitation_to_the_Portal_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - LINK AARP.ORG TO NEW VOLUNTEER PORTAL RECORD 09/01/2016
  • 2_Link_aarp.org_to_new_Volunteer_Portal_Record_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - LOG INTO AN EXISTING AARP.ORG ACCOUNT 09/01/2016
  • 2_Log_into_an_existing_aarp.org_account_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - LOG INTO THE VOLUNTEER PORTAL 09/01/2016
  • 2_Log_into_the_new_Volunteer_Portal_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - OPT OUT OF AARP COMMUNICATION 09/01/2016
  • 2_Opt_Out_of_AARP_Communication_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - RESPOND TO AN INVITATION AN END TO END PROCESS 09/01/2016
  • 2_Respond_to_an_Invitation_an_End_to_End_Process_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 2 - RESPOND TO AN INVITATION AN END TO END PROCESS – NO PICS 09/01/2016
  • 2_Respond_to_an_Invitation_an_End_to_End_Process_No_Pics_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 3 - INTRO TO PORTAL SCREEN OVERVIEW 09/01/2016
  • 3_Section_3_-_GUIDE_TO_INTRO_TO_PORTAL_SCREENS_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 3 - CHOOSE A DASHBOARD 09/01/2016
  • 3_Choose_a_Dashboard_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 3 - INTRO TO PORTAL SCREENS – COU CF SF ERO SCO 09/01/2016
  • 3_Intro_to_Portal_Screens__COU_CF_SF_ERO_SFO_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 3 - INTRO TO PORTAL SCREENS – VOLUNTEER LEADERS 09/01/2016
  • 3_Intro_to_Portal_Screens__Volunteer_Leaders_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 3 - OPEN AND CLOSE THE SIDEBAR 09/01/2016
  • 3_Open_and_close_the_Side_Bar_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 3 - RUN A REPORT 09/01/2016
  • 3_Run_a_Report_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 3 - SEARCH IN THE PORTAL 09/01/2016
  • 3_Section_3_-_Search_in_the_Portal_-_NOT_IN_ORIGINAL.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 3 - SELECT YOUR PROGRAM (VOLUNTEERS IN MULTIPLE PROGRAMS) 09/01/2016
  • 3_Select_your_program_(volunteers_in_multiple_programs)_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 3 - USE A LIST VIEW 09/01/2016
  • 3_Use_a_List_View_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 4 - RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW 09/01/2016
  • 4_Section_4_-_Recruitment_Overview_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 4 - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY BOARD APPLICATION 09/01/2016
  • 4_Volunteer_Opportunity_Board_Application_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 4 - VOLUNTEER WIZARD APPLICATION 09/01/2016
  • 4_Volunteer_Wizard_Application_08.31.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Guide SECTION 4 - DIRECT TO THE TAX-AIDE APPLICATION 09/01/2016
  • 4_Direct_to_the_Tax-Aide_Application_08.31.2016.pdf
Technology Images and Tune-up Host and Personal Computer Tune-up Guide TY16 09/21/16
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Tax Training Tools Canada and Germany Social Security Benefits Paid to Residents of the U.S.
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Tax Training Instructor Plans and Aids Training Guide 2016-2017
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Tax Training Materials/Presentations TY15 NTTC Training Slides Rel 2 & Rel 2a - 1/4/2016
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  • 01_Introduction_to_Tax_Law_TY15_Rel_2_.ppt
  • 02_Introduction_to_TaxWise_TY15_Rel_2.ppt
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  • 11_Tax_Law_Basics_TY15_Rel_2.ppt
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  • 40_TaxWise_Changes_TY15__Rel_2.ppt
  • 41_Tax_Law_Changes_TY15_Rel_2a.ppt
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Tax Training Instructor Plans and Aids Instructor Aids TY16 2016/07/20
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  • Questions_and_Comments_for_Discussion_v8.docx
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Communication CyberTax CyberTax TY2016-01: Tax-Aide Diversity Site Application Now Available
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Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 7/13/16
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General Program Management Forms Site Review Form TY 2016
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General Program Management Tax Exempt Missouri Tax Exemption Certificate (Effective Date: 12/01/2014)
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Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Volunteer Portal Update Volunteer Portal Updates 06/29/2016
Tax Training TaxSlayer Practice Lab Accounts for Training
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Tax Training TaxSlayer Where We Are (TaxSlayer) Webinars ... July 6 & 8, 2016
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Tax Training TaxSlayer TaxSlayer US State Point of Contacts 07-06-2016
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Tax Training Tools Determining Tax Benefits for a Qualifying Child or Qualifying Relative 2016-07-11
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  • Mortgage_COD_Flowchart_2016.pdf
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Tax Training Instructor Plans and Aids Instructor Aids TY16 2016/07/14
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Tax Training Immersion Training NTTC Immersion Training Guide TY2016 - 2016/07/14
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TCS Documents TCS Bulletins & Tasks Documents TCS Bulletin TY2016-01: Windows 10 Image Availability 06/27/16
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General Program Management Awards and Recognition AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Fellows Recipients 06/03/16
  • Volunteers_who_have_been_named_as_AARP_Foundation_Tax_Aide_Fellows...as_of_6.3.2016.pdf
Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Reimbursement CF, COU, ERO, SCO and SF: Submitting and Recalling Pre-Approvals 06/23/2016
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Operational Procedures & Volunteer Portal Reimbursement Leader: Submitting/Recalling/Reviewing Pre-Approvals 06/23/2016
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Communication SMT Roundup SMT Roundup 5/25/16
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Tax Training NTTC Webinars NTTC TRS Webinars December 16 and 18, 2015 (ACA Presentation)
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  • TaxWise_Changes_TY15_v12a.pdf
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