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Form 13615-SP: 13615 (sp)
IRS Form 13615 (sp) is the Volunteer Conduct Agreement for VITA/TCE programs. It records a volunteer’s personal, certification and credential data. Violations of IRC 7216(a) may bring up to $1,000 fine.
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IRS Form 13615-SP - 13615 (sp)
IRS Form 13615 (sp) is the Volunteer Conduct Agreement for VITA/TCE programs. It records a volunteer’s personal, certification and credential data. Violations of IRC 7216(a) may bring up to $1,000 fine.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting the form without a volunteer or coordinator signature can trigger program removal and criminal investigation.
- 2Leaving the volunteer’s full name (Nombre completo) blank.
- 3Omitting the sponsor/site name in the designated field.
- 4Failing to add the “P” letters for passed certification exams.
- 5Not providing professional designation or license number when required.
Plain English
This form records the identity, role and training of an unpaid VITA/TCE volunteer. It also confirms the volunteer agrees to IRS conduct standards. The completed form must be signed and sent to the program’s SPEC office or relationship manager.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-11-05 22:10:17
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when volunteers of VITA/TCE need to certify and sign the Volunteer Conduct Agreement before working at a site.
- Do not use it when the volunteer has not yet had identity confirmed by a coordinator, sponsor partner, instructor, or IRS contact with a government‑issued photo ID.
- Check Publication 4961 (sp) instead when you need detailed volunteer conduct standards guidance.
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Volunteer preparing to work at VITA/TCE site
Certifies volunteer conduct compliance
✓ Verify volunteer has signed and dated the agreement
Site coordinator confirming volunteer identity
Requires coordinator signature after ID verification
✓ Ensure government‑issued photo ID was reviewed
Partner sponsor reviewing volunteer qualifications
Documents admission/interview and quality certification
✓ Confirm all required certifications are listed
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
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What you need before filling it out
Volunteer signature
Volunteer’s handwritten signature · Volunteer section of Form 13615 (sp)
Volunteer date
Date of signing · Volunteer section of Form 13615 (sp)
Coordinator signature
Coordinator, sponsor partner, instructor, or IRS contact signature · Bottom of Form 13615 (sp)
Identity verification
Government‑issued photo ID · Identity confirmation section of Form 13615 (sp)
VSC compliance acknowledgment
Statement of adherence to VSC #1‑#6 · Certification checklist on Form 13615 (sp)
Before you submit
- 1Verify the form edition reads Rev. 10-2025
- 2Confirm the volunteer has read and understands VSC #1‑#6
- 3Ensure the volunteer has signed and dated the form
- 4Obtain the coordinator’s (or sponsor partner’s, instructor’s, IRS contact’s) signature
- 5Verify identity with a government‑issued photo ID
- 6Check that all required certifications (admission/interview, quality) are noted
- 7Confirm no prohibited payments or solicitations are indicated
- 8Ensure no required fields are left blank
- 9Make a copy of the completed form for your records
- 10Deliver the original form to the site coordinator or sponsoring organization
How to file this form
- 1Sign the volunteer section of Form 13615 (sp) and date it
- 2Present a government‑issued photo ID to the coordinator for identity confirmation
- 3Obtain the coordinator’s (or sponsor partner’s, instructor’s, IRS contact’s) signature on the form
- 4Attach any required certification documentation (admission/interview, quality verification)
- 5Make a copy of the completed and signed Form 13615 (sp) for your records
- 6Deliver the original Form 13615 (sp) to the site coordinator or sponsoring organization
- 7Confirm receipt by obtaining a written acknowledgment from the coordinator
Known limitations
- 1Not applicable to individuals who are not volunteers in VITA/TCE programs
- 2Not valid until an authorized coordinator, sponsor, instructor, or IRS contact confirms identity with a government‑issued photo ID and signs/date
- 3Volunteer must be a U.S. citizen, legal resident, or otherwise lawfully residing in the United States to sign
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form reads Rev. 10-2025
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — confirm volunteer signature and date are present
- Coordinator signature — confirm coordinator, sponsor partner, instructor, or IRS contact signature is present
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After you file
- 1Retain a signed copy of Form 13615 (sp) for your records
- 2Store the form for the duration of the volunteer engagement and any subsequent audit period
- 3Verify that the approving official’s signature and date are present on the retained copy
- 4If any information is incorrect, submit a corrected Form 13615 (sp) to the site coordinator promptly
- 5Keep the form accessible for IRS or program audits
- 6Ensure the volunteer’s certification of conduct is documented and available for review
Sources
- SRCForm 13615 (sp) revision date is 10‑2025 — [Form p.1]
- SRCPurpose: Volunteer Conduct Agreement for VITA/TCE programs — [Form p.1]
- SRCAll VITA/TCE volunteers must approve the conduct certification and sign/date before working — [Form p.1]
- SRCForm is not valid until a coordinator, sponsor, instructor, or IRS contact confirms identity with a government‑issued photo ID and signs/date — [Form p.1]
- SRCVolunteer must certify U.S. citizenship, legal residency, or other lawful residence — [Form p.2]
- SRCApproving official’s name, title, signature, and date fields are required on the form — [Form p.2]
- SRCReference to Publication 4961 (sp) for additional conduct‑norm information — [Form p.1]
- SRCReference to Publication 5683 for continuing‑education credits — [Form p.2]
Common confusion points
Do I need to sign the form if I’m only helping for a single day?
The form requires all VITA/TCE volunteers to sign and date before any work, regardless of duration.
→ Confirm that the volunteer signature and date are present on the form.
Can a non‑U.S. citizen volunteer?
The certification statement requires the volunteer to be a U.S. citizen, legal resident, or otherwise lawfully residing.
→ Check the signed declaration confirming legal residency status.
Is the form usable before the coordinator signs?
Validity depends on the coordinator’s confirmation of identity and signature.
→ Verify the coordinator’s signature and photo‑ID confirmation line are completed.
Do I need to attach a copy of my photo ID?
The source says the coordinator must confirm identity with a government‑issued photo ID, but does not require the volunteer to attach it.
→ Ensure the coordinator has reviewed a photo ID; no attachment is required.
What if I make a mistake on the volunteer hours?
The form records validated volunteer hours; errors must be corrected with a new form.
→ Submit a corrected Form 13615 (sp) with updated hours and obtain a new approval signature.
Are continuing‑education credits automatically recorded on this form?
The source mentions Publication 5683 for continuing‑education credits but does not state they are recorded on this form.
→ Refer to Publication 5683 separately for credit documentation.
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- Form 13615 (sp) – failure to follow VSC rules can result in loss of protection against liability for negligent conduct
Questions about IRS Form 13615-SP
What is IRS Form 13615-SP used for?
This form records the identity, role and training of an unpaid VITA/TCE volunteer. It also confirms the volunteer agrees to IRS conduct standards. The completed form must be signed and sent to the program’s SPEC office or relationship manager.
Who must file IRS Form 13615-SP?
Unpaid volunteers who assist taxpayers in VITA/TCE programs must complete this form.
What information does IRS Form 13615-SP require?
The form collects the volunteer’s full name, position, home address, email, daytime phone, sponsor/site name, years of service, certification levels, professional designation, license jurisdiction and numbers, issue and expiration dates, and required signatures.
Where do I file IRS Form 13615-SP?
The coordinator, sponsor or instructor must sign, date, and send the completed form to the territorial SPEC office or the relationship manager.
How do I complete IRS Form 13615-SP?
First, fill the volunteer section with name, address, contact information and sponsor details. Next, indicate years of service, certification levels (adding “P” for passed exams) and any professional credentials. Then, the volunteer signs electronically or types their name and dates the form. Finally, the site coordinator or sponsor signs, dates, and forwards the form to the territorial SPEC office or relationship manager.
What happens if IRS Form 13615-SP is filed incorrectly?
Failure to comply can lead to removal from all VITA/TCE programs, inclusion in the IRS Volunteer Registry, deactivation of the site’s EFIN, loss of IRS supplies and grant funds, and referral to TIGTA for criminal investigation. Violating IRC 7216(a) may result in up to one year of prison and a $1,000 fine.
Do I need to sign the form if I’m only helping for a single day?
The form requires all VITA/TCE volunteers to sign and date before any work, regardless of duration. Confirm that the volunteer signature and date are present on the form.
Can a non‑U.S. citizen volunteer?
The certification statement requires the volunteer to be a U.S. citizen, legal resident, or otherwise lawfully residing. Check the signed declaration confirming legal residency status.
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