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H.R. 341: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Act
- Introduced:
- Jan 22, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Michael “Mike” Honda [D-CA17]
- Status:
- Referred to Committee
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- Full Title
To facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations, and for other purposes.
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- Text
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Last updated Jan 22, 2013.
18 pages
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Library of Congress Summary
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1/22/2013--Introduced.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), to establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (VITA grant program) for the development, expansion, or continuation of volunteer tax preparation programs to assist low-income taxpayers and members of underserved populations.
Establishes the National Center to Promote Quality, Excellence, and Evaluation in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. Requires such Center to:
(1) promote the adoption of a universally accessible volunteer training platform for the preparation of federal income tax returns,
(2) provide technical assistance to tax return preparation program managers,
(3) identify and disseminate best practices related to tax site management,
(4) support outreach and marketing efforts, and
(5) provide evaluation of programs and activities funded under this Act.
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- Title 20: EDUCATION
- Chapter 28: HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE
- Subchapter IV: STUDENT ASSISTANCE
- Part F: General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs
- Section 1088: Definitions
- Title 25: INDIANS
- Chapter 43: NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION
- Section 4103: Definitions