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Form 6744: VITA/TCE Volunteer Assistor’s Test/Retest
IRS Form 6744 is the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) / Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Volunteer Assistor’s Test/Retest. It records a volunteer’s answers to a 15‑question certification test and requires a passing score of 12 correct answers.
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IRS Form 6744 - VITA/TCE Volunteer Assistor’s Test/Retest
IRS Form 6744 is the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) / Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Volunteer Assistor’s Test/Retest. It records a volunteer’s answers to a 15‑question certification test and requires a passing score of 12 correct answers.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Not achieving the required passing score of 12 correct answers prevents certification.
- 2Submitting the answer sheet without the volunteer’s name filled in.
- 3Recording fewer than 15 answers on the test sheet.
- 4Scoring fewer than 12 correct answers, which fails the certification requirement.
- 5Failing to sign Form 13615 before submission.
Plain English
Form 6744 is the paper test that VITA and TCE volunteers take to become certified. Volunteers answer 15 questions and must get at least 12 right. The form also includes a signature on Form 13615 to confirm identity and conduct standards.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-11-10 22:10:08
- 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 a VITA/TCE volunteer must record answers to the 15‑question certification test and submit a passing score.
- Do not use it when completing the Volunteer Standards of Conduct Agreement; that process uses Form 13615.
- Check Form 13615 instead when you need to certify the Volunteer Standards of Conduct agreement.
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Use this form or another form?
Volunteer needs to certify adherence to the Volunteer Standards of Conduct
It validates identity and agreement to VSC before volunteering
✓ Confirm the sponsoring partner’s approving official has signed and dated the form.
Volunteer is taking the certification test for VITA/TCE
Score must meet the passing threshold of 12 of 15
✓ Verify total correct answers meet or exceed 12.
Volunteer must update name and address in Link & Learn Taxes
Form 13615 is not valid until identity is confirmed with government‑issued photo ID
✓ Ensure name and address match the photo ID.
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Name field on Test Answer Sheet
Volunteer’s full name · Test Answer Sheet (Form 6744)
Total Answers Correct
Count of correctly answered questions · Test Answer Sheet (Form 6744)
Total Questions
Number of questions on the test · Test Answer Sheet header (Form 6744)
Passing Score
Required minimum correct answers (12) · Instructions page showing “Passing Score: 12 of 15” (Form p.11)
Volunteer Standards of Conduct Agreement reference
Signed Form 13615 · Form 13615 document
Before you submit
- 1Verify the revision date reads 10-2025 on the form header.
- 2Ensure the volunteer’s name is legibly printed on the Test Answer Sheet.
- 3Count the correct answers and confirm the total is at least 12.
- 4Confirm the total questions field shows 15.
- 5Check that the passing score field indicates 12 of 15.
- 6Ensure the volunteer’s identity and address match their government‑issued photo ID as required for Form 13615.
- 7Confirm a signed Form 13615 is attached or referenced.
- 8Review that no confidential taxpayer information is disclosed on the test sheet.
- 9Keep a copy of the completed Form 6744 for your records.
- 10Submit the test sheet to the instructor as instructed.
How to file this form
- 1Complete the Test Answer Sheet by recording answers next to each question number.
- 2Tally correct answers and ensure the score meets the required 12 of 15.
- 3Sign and date Form 13615 to certify adherence to the Volunteer Standards of Conduct.
- 4Attach the signed Form 13615 to the completed Form 6744.
- 5Submit the packet to the designated instructor or site coordinator.
- 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation from the instructor as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form 6744 cannot be used without a signed and dated Form 13615 confirming the volunteer’s identity (source [Form p.2]).
- 2Volunteers must register and certify via Link & Learn Taxes before taking the test (source [Form p.8]).
- 3The test answers are based on 2025 tax values, so the form does not apply to testing for other tax years (source [Form p.8]).
- 4Form 6744 is limited to VITA/TCE volunteers; it is not for taxpayers or other IRS programs (source [Form p.1]).
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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 10-2025 as shown on Form p.1.
- Fee — Not stated in the official source.
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source.
- Signature — Not stated in the official source.
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After you file
- 1Keep the signed Form 13615 with your records (source [Form p.12]).
- 2Retain the paper Test Answer Sheet until it is graded (source [Form p.12]).
- 3Send the Test Answer Sheet to the location your instructor specifies (source [Form p.12]).
- 4Verify that your name and address in Link & Learn Taxes match your government‑issued photo ID (source [Form p.2]).
Sources
- SRCForm 6744 (Rev. 10-2025) Catalog Number 43560V — source [Form p.1].
- SRCForm 13615 is not valid until the sponsoring partner’s approving official signs and dates it — source [Form p.2].
- SRCVolunteers’ names and addresses in Link & Learn Taxes must match their government‑issued photo identification — source [Form p.2].
- SRCVolunteer Standards of Conduct include VSC #1Follow all Quality Site Requirements (QSR) — source [Form p.2].
- SRCVSC #2Do not accept payment, ask for donations, or accept refund payments from customers — source [Form p.2].
- SRCThe test answers are based on 2025 values for deductions, exemptions, tax, and credits — source [Form p.8].
- SRCBeginning Filing Season 2025, all volunteers must register and certify via Link & Learn Taxes — source [Form p.8].
- SRCYou must complete and sign Form 13615, Volunteer Standards of Conduct Agreement — source [Form p.12].
Common confusion points
Do I need to submit Form 13615 with Form 6744?
Form 13615 must be signed and dated separately to validate the volunteer’s identity.
→ Confirm Form 13615 bears the approving official’s signature and date.
Can I accept a donation for the test?
VSC #2 prohibits accepting payment, donations, or refund payments from customers.
→ Check that no payment or donation was requested or received.
Is the test based on current tax law or future changes?
The test uses tax law as of the publication date and 2025 values.
→ Verify the test materials reference 2025 values.
Do I have to register in Link & Learn Taxes before taking the test?
Beginning Filing Season 2025, registration and certification via Link & Learn Taxes is required.
→ Confirm your registration status in Link & Learn Taxes.
What if my name in Link & Learn Taxes differs from my ID?
Volunteer names and addresses must match the government‑issued photo ID.
→ Match the name and address on your ID with the information in Link & Learn Taxes.
Will the IRS use my personal information if I don’t provide it?
The Privacy Act notice states the IRS may not be able to use your assistance without the requested information.
→ Provide the requested information to ensure eligibility.
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- Form 13615 – obtain a new signature and date if the original is missing or incorrect.
Questions about IRS Form 6744
What is IRS Form 6744 used for?
Form 6744 is the paper test that VITA and TCE volunteers take to become certified. Volunteers answer 15 questions and must get at least 12 right. The form also includes a signature on Form 13615 to confirm identity and conduct standards.
Who must file IRS Form 6744?
Volunteers in the IRS VITA/TCE programs must complete Form 6744.
What information does IRS Form 6744 require?
The form collects the volunteer’s name, answers to all 15 test questions, and a signature on Form 13615 confirming identity and agreement to the Volunteer Standards of Conduct.
How do I complete IRS Form 6744?
The volunteer takes the test and records answers on the tear‑out answer sheet, writing the name in the designated line. The volunteer then completes and signs Form 13615, which the sponsoring partner’s approving official must verify with government‑issued photo ID. The signed Form 13615 and the answer sheet are submitted to the instructor for grading. The instructor returns the graded sheet according to program instructions.
What happens if IRS Form 6744 is filed incorrectly?
Failure to comply with these standards could result in, but is not limited to, the following:
Do I need to submit Form 13615 with Form 6744?
Form 13615 must be signed and dated separately to validate the volunteer’s identity. Confirm Form 13615 bears the approving official’s signature and date.
Can I accept a donation for the test?
VSC #2 prohibits accepting payment, donations, or refund payments from customers. Check that no payment or donation was requested or received.
Is the test based on current tax law or future changes?
The test uses tax law as of the publication date and 2025 values. Verify the test materials reference 2025 values.
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