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Form 14446-KR: 14446 (ko)
IRS Form 14446 is an online VITA/TCE taxpayer consent form used when a taxpayer leaves a VITA/TCE office after depositing tax documents. The consent remains valid for 1 year from the signing date.
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IRS Form 14446-KR - 14446 (ko)
IRS Form 14446 is an online VITA/TCE taxpayer consent form used when a taxpayer leaves a VITA/TCE office after depositing tax documents. The consent remains valid for 1 year from the signing date.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting the form without the required taxpayer signature.
- 2Leaving the office ID number (SIDN) blank in Part I
- 3Omitting the taxpayer’s birthdate in Part III
- 4Failing to obtain both spouses’ signatures for joint returns
- 5Not indicating the consent validity period (1 year from signing)
Plain English
This form records a taxpayer's agreement to the remote VITA/TCE process. It captures the volunteer office’s details and the taxpayer’s contact and signature. Without a signature, the taxpayer cannot use the VITA/TCE filing method.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2023-12-27 22:10:11
- 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 the taxpayer leaves the VITA/TCE office after depositing tax documents.
- Do not use it when the taxpayer remains in the VITA/TCE office and does not depart with documents.
- Check Form W-2 instead when you need to collect the taxpayer’s wage statements.
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Use this form or another form?
Taxpayer departs VITA/TCE office after dropping off documents
Captures consent for remote processing and data sharing
✓ Verify taxpayer has signed the consent
Taxpayer provides wage information for return preparation
Supplies required income data for accurate tax filing
✓ Ensure Form W-2 is obtained and attached
Taxpayer’s identity is verified using photo ID and SSN/ITIN
Documents consent to share personal identifiers with the office
✓ Confirm identity documents are reviewed per procedure
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Part I – Office details
Office name, address, SIDN, coordinator, contact person, phone · Part I of Form 14446
Part II – Procedure description
Description of VITA/TCE method used (e.g., drop‑off, online) · Part II checklist items
Part III – Taxpayer consent
Taxpayer (and spouse, if joint) signature and date · Part III signature lines
Consent period statement
Indication of consent duration or default 1‑year · Consent paragraph in Part III
Contact information for complaints
Phone 1‑800‑366‑4484 and email [email protected] · Footer of Part III
Before you submit
- 1Verify that the office name, address, and SIDN are filled in Part I.
- 2Confirm the office coordinator and contact person names are entered.
- 3Check that the VITA/TCE service method (drop‑off, online, etc.) is described in Part II.
- 4Ensure the taxpayer’s signature (and spouse’s, if joint) appears in Part III.
- 5Confirm the signing date is entered on the consent line.
- 6Validate that the consent period is stated or defaults to one year from the signing date.
- 7Confirm the form bears the Rev. 11‑2023 revision stamp.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Part I with the office’s name, address, SIDN, coordinator, and contact information.
- 2Describe the VITA/TCE procedure used in Part II.
- 3Obtain the taxpayer’s (and spouse’s, if applicable) signature and date in Part III.
- 4Retain a copy of the signed Form 14446 in the office file as proof of filing.
- 5Include the signed Form 14446 with the tax return packet submitted to the IRS.
Known limitations
- 1Form 14446 is not required if the taxpayer remains in the VITA/TCE office for the entire process
- 2Form 14446 applies only to VITA/TCE non‑face‑to‑face interactions, not to other tax assistance programs
- 3For joint (married filing jointly) returns, both spouses must sign and date the form
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 14446 (ko) is the November 2023 revision (Rev. 11‑2023) and is the current edition; the source does not reference a separate “latest information” page or note changes from earlier versions.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm Rev. 11‑2023 as shown on the form.
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — confirm taxpayer (and spouse, if joint) signatures and date are present
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After you file
- 1Retain the completed Form 14446 with all other required office documents
- 2Keep the form for at least the consent validity period (default 1 year from signing) in case it is needed later
- 3If an error is discovered, the VITA/TCE office must make the necessary corrections
- 4If the taxpayer believes personal information was improperly disclosed, call 1‑800‑366‑4484 or email [email protected]
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — Form 14446 is an online VITA/TCE taxpayer consent form used when a taxpayer leaves a VITA/TCE office after depositing tax documents
- SRCForm p.1 — The form is not needed if the taxpayer stays in the office
- SRCForm p.1 — The form is required for non‑face‑to‑face VITA/TCE interactions
- SRCForm p.3 — For joint returns, both spouses must sign and date the form
- SRCForm p.3 — If no consent period is specified, the consent is valid for 1 year from the signing date
- SRCForm p.3 — The three‑page form is stored with all other required documents at the office
- SRCForm p.3 — If errors are found, the office must make the necessary corrections
- SRCForm p.3 — Taxpayers can report unauthorized disclosure by calling 1‑800‑366‑4484 or emailing [email protected]
- SRCForm p.1 — The 100% online VITA/TCE procedure must include an explanation of the consent
- SRCForm p.1 — Catalog Number 68079X, Revision 11‑2023
Common confusion points
Do I need to fill out Form 14446 if I stay in the office?
I think any VITA/TCE session requires it
→ Verify that the taxpayer remained in the office for the entire encounter
Do both spouses have to sign for a joint return?
The form mentions joint‑return signatures
→ Check that both spouses' signatures and dates are present
How long does my consent stay valid?
The form sets a default period unless a specific term is written
→ Look for a stated consent period; if none, count one year from the signing date
Is the form required for a 100% online VITA/TCE process?
Online non‑face‑to‑face work still uses the consent form
→ Confirm the process is non‑face‑to‑face; if so, the form is required
Do I need to keep a copy of the form?
The form is stored with other required documents at the office
→ Ensure the office files the form with its records
What should I do if I think my information was leaked?
The form provides a contact for reporting disclosures
→ Call 1‑800‑366‑4484 or email [email protected]
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Questions about IRS Form 14446-KR
What is IRS Form 14446-KR used for?
This form records a taxpayer's agreement to the remote VITA/TCE process. It captures the volunteer office’s details and the taxpayer’s contact and signature. Without a signature, the taxpayer cannot use the VITA/TCE filing method.
Who must file IRS Form 14446-KR?
Taxpayers who leave the VITA/TCE office after leaving their tax documents there must complete Form 14446.
What information does IRS Form 14446-KR require?
The form collects the office name, address, ID number (SIDN), coordinator name, contact person name and phone (Part I), and the taxpayer’s name, birthdate, date, phone, email, and signature (Part III).
How do I complete IRS Form 14446-KR?
First, fill Part I with the office’s name, address, SIDN, coordinator name, contact name and phone. Next, complete Part III with the taxpayer’s name, birthdate, date, phone, email and required signature (both spouses if filing jointly). Finally, attach the signed form to the other required documents and retain it at the office.
What happens if IRS Form 14446-KR is filed incorrectly?
If the form is not signed, the taxpayer may be unable to file the return using the VITA/TCE procedure.
Do I need to fill out Form 14446 if I stay in the office?
I think any VITA/TCE session requires it Verify that the taxpayer remained in the office for the entire encounter
Do both spouses have to sign for a joint return?
The form mentions joint‑return signatures Check that both spouses' signatures and dates are present
How long does my consent stay valid?
The form sets a default period unless a specific term is written Look for a stated consent period; if none, count one year from the signing date
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