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Form 14446-CS: 14446 (zh-s)
Internal Revenue Service Form 14446 is a taxpayer consent form used by VITA or TCE free‑tax‑preparation sites when no interview or quality review occurs, documenting the virtual service method and taxpayer agreement.
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IRS Form 14446-CS - 14446 (zh-s)
Internal Revenue Service Form 14446 is a taxpayer consent form used by VITA or TCE free‑tax‑preparation sites when no interview or quality review occurs, documenting the virtual service method and taxpayer agreement.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting the form without a taxpayer or spouse signature invalidates the consent.
- 2The form is submitted without the service center’s SIDN, leaving the center’s identity unverified.
- 3The taxpayer’s required signature (or electronic signature) is omitted, preventing consent.
- 4For a joint return, the spouse’s name, birth date, contact info, and signature are missing.
- 5The selected service method (A‑E) is left blank, so the IRS cannot determine the virtual process used.
Plain English
This form records a taxpayer’s permission for a free‑tax‑preparation program to handle their return without meeting face‑to‑face. It lists the service center’s details, the virtual process being used, and the taxpayer’s signature (and spouse’s if filing jointly).
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2023-12-27 22:10:19
- 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 there is no interview or quality review between the taxpayer and a VITA/TCE volunteer, or when the taxpayer’s data moves from one service location to another.
- Do not use it when the taxpayer remains on‑site and does not leave the service‑location premises.
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Use this form or another form?
Taxpayer data transferred between service locations
Required when data moves to another location
✓ Verify transfer details
Virtual free‑tax service without interview or quality review
Needed for virtual VITA/TCE engagements
✓ Confirm virtual method selection
Joint filing where both spouses must consent
Spouse signature section must be completed
✓ Ensure spouse signature and date
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
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What you need before filling it out
服务处名称
Service location name provided by the free‑tax site · Form field on page 1
服务处地址（街道、城市、州、邮区号码）
Full street, city, state, ZIP of the service site · Form field on page 1
服务处识别号码（SIDN）
Service‑identification number assigned to the site · Form field on page 1
服务处协调员姓名
Name of the site coordinator · Form field on page 1
服务处联系人电话号码
Contact telephone number for the site · Form field on page 1
Before you submit
- 1Verify the service‑location name is entered correctly
- 2Confirm the service‑location address includes street, city, state, and ZIP
- 3Enter the service‑identification number (SIDN) accurately
- 4Provide the coordinator’s full name
- 5Provide the contact person’s name and telephone number
- 6Select the appropriate virtual service method (A‑E) and describe it
- 7Obtain the taxpayer’s signature (and spouse signature if joint)
- 8Date the form in the designated date fields
- 9Enter the taxpayer’s email address if provided
- 10Retain a copy of the completed Form 14446 for records
- 11Attach the signed Form 14446 to the tax‑return packet before submission
How to file this form
- 1Complete the service‑location information section on page 1
- 2Describe the virtual service method used (A‑E) on page 1
- 3Fill out the taxpayer consent statements and obtain signatures on page 3
- 4Date the form and provide contact information on page 3
- 5Attach the signed Form 14446 to the tax‑return packet and retain a copy for audit
Known limitations
- 1Form 14446 is not required when the taxpayer has had an interview or quality review with the VITA/TCE volunteer.
- 2Form 14446 is not required if the taxpayer never leaves the service location, such as staying in another room or a vehicle.
- 3Form 14446 is not required for a service that is not considered a “收件服务处” where the taxpayer’s documents are not transferred to another location.
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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 revision reads 11-2023
- Fee — not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — not stated in the official source
- Signature — confirm taxpayer (and spouse if joint) signatures are present
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After you file
- 1The service location stores Form 14446 together with all other required documents.
- 2If no expiration date is set, the taxpayer’s consent remains valid for one year from the signing date.
- 3The IRS may randomly audit the completed tax return; the service will make any necessary corrections.
- 4If the taxpayer does not wish the return to be included in the audit program, they may decline without affecting the service provided.
- 5For concerns about unauthorized disclosure of tax information, the taxpayer can call 1-800-366-4484 or email [email protected].
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — requirement to file when no interview or quality review occurs.
- SRCForm p.1 — not required if taxpayer stays at the service location and does not leave.
- SRCForm p.1 — definition of a “收件服务处” and when the form is required for document transfer.
- SRCForm p.3 — consent is valid for one year if no expiration term is specified.
- SRCForm p.3 — IRS does not retain personal information from audited returns.
- SRCForm p.3 — taxpayer may decline participation in the audit program without affecting service.
- SRCForm p.3 — contact TIGTA at 1-800-366-4484 or [email protected] for unauthorized disclosure concerns.
Common confusion points
Do I need to fill Form 14446 if the volunteer interviewed me?
The form is only required when no interview or quality review occurs.
→ Confirm that no interview or quality review took place before signing.
Do I have to fill the form if I never left the service location?
The form is not needed when the taxpayer stays on the premises the whole time.
→ Verify that you remained at the service site without leaving.
What does the one‑year consent period mean?
The consent defaults to one year if no specific term is indicated.
→ Check the consent section; if no end date is written, treat it as one year from signing.
Will the IRS keep my personal information if they audit my return?
The IRS does not retain personal data from audited returns.
→ Review the audit disclosure paragraph confirming IRS does not keep personal info.
Can I decline the virtual consent and still get my taxes prepared?
Declining the consent does not affect the service, though the return may not be processed.
→ Verify the statement that opting out does not change the service provision.
How do I report a suspected breach of my tax data?
The form provides TIGTA contact information for such complaints.
→ Use phone 1-800-366-4484 or email [email protected] to report concerns.
Questions about IRS Form 14446-CS
What is IRS Form 14446-CS used for?
This form records a taxpayer’s permission for a free‑tax‑preparation program to handle their return without meeting face‑to‑face. It lists the service center’s details, the virtual process being used, and the taxpayer’s signature (and spouse’s if filing jointly).
Who must file IRS Form 14446-CS?
Taxpayers who use a VITA or TCE free‑tax‑preparation service and do not have an in‑person interview or quality review must complete Form 14446.
What information does IRS Form 14446-CS require?
The form collects the service center’s name, address, SIDN, coordinator and contact names, phone number, the chosen service method (A‑E), and the taxpayer’s personal data, email, and signatures (including spouse if joint).
How do I complete IRS Form 14446-CS?
First, the VITA/TCE service center fills Part 1 with its identification information and selects the service method (A‑E). Next, Part 2 outlines how the center will manage appointments, document receipt, identity verification, and virtual interactions. The taxpayer then reviews Part 3, signs to give consent, and provides name, birth date, contact details; a spouse must also sign for joint returns. The completed form is kept with the center’s other records.
What happens if IRS Form 14446-CS is filed incorrectly?
If the form is missing a required signature or consent, the service center may be unable to prepare and file the taxpayer’s return, and the IRS will not process the return under the virtual program.
Do I need to fill Form 14446 if the volunteer interviewed me?
The form is only required when no interview or quality review occurs. Confirm that no interview or quality review took place before signing.
Do I have to fill the form if I never left the service location?
The form is not needed when the taxpayer stays on the premises the whole time. Verify that you remained at the service site without leaving.
What does the one‑year consent period mean?
The consent defaults to one year if no specific term is indicated. Check the consent section; if no end date is written, treat it as one year from signing.
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