2. Quality Review Is Mandatory Pub 4012 Tab 13 Form 13614-C Section C LEVEL 2 TOPIC 4491-32 Quality Review of Tax Return v1.0 VO.ppt 11/30/20101NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

3. WHO CONDUCTS THE QUALITY REVIEW? QR must be conducted by a second counselor (either designated or peer) Designated reviewers are preferred over a peer rotating reviewers, when possible QR review of the return is conducted on the computer (preferred over review of a printed return) 11/30/2010 2NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

4. QUALITY REVIEW PROCESS Verify information entered by the counselor on the return Verify that information on the IRS Intake/ Interview & Quality Review Sheet (Sections A & B) is properly reported on the return Use the QR checklist on Section C of the IRS Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet – check bottom box when completed Compare supporting documents to return 11/30/2010 3NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

5. QUALITY REVIEW PROCESS (continued) In TaxWise (TW), review and remove all “red” marks in forms tree Verify counselor has entered their initials in Preparer Field #13 on Main Info page in TW QR person enters initials in Preparer Field #14 on Main Information page in TW Review the return with the taxpayer Taxpayer(s) signs 8879 after QR completed 11/30/2010 4NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

6. Quality Review Summary A MUST for ALL tax returns including PTRs NO EXCEPTIONS Need 3 or more counselors at each site Requires verification Filing status and eligibility as a dependent Input data from all source documents Key information is not overlooked Compare with prior year return (if available) QR must be by a 2 nd Certified counselor For paper returns, effectively re-do the return 11/30/2010 5NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

7. Significant Issues and Problems Strict adherence to “NJ Can Do/Cannot Do List” Proper handling of tax exempt interest and dividends Failure to include taxable NJ Property Tax Refunds (Homestead Rebate and PTR) on Federal Return Accurate completion of Schedule C/C-EZ, Business Income Accurate completion of questions on EIC Worksheet Failure to complete of NJ IRA Worksheet(s) to ensure inclusion of all IRA Distributions in NJ1040 Reporting rent paid and/or property tax paid on NJ Property Tax deduction or credit worksheet and/or Accurate preparation of NJ and NY Returns for NJ Residents with NY W-2s Carry forward of proper amounts of Taxable NY Income & NY Tax Liability to the appropriate NJ form Remember – This is a Special Topic (only to be done by selected trained preparers) 11/30/2010 6NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

8. THE E-FILE RETURN Tab 13 Use Practitioner Pin, not Self Select PIN Verify initials entered for preparer and quality reviewer in boxes 13 & 14 (for statistics) Verify correct SIDN is on 1040 pg 2 (entered as tax form defaults) – used for IRS stats Verify EFIN, site number (SIDN) and name appears on Form 8879 (tax form defaults) Verify equivalent data for state returns Run diagnostics and create e-file in TaxWise Print the return, including Form 8879 11/30/2010 7NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

9. TOP TEN PROBLEMS USING TAXWISE Improper OVERRIDES! Improper use of punctuation Incorrect entry of last name – spouse/dependents Not linking to 1099MISC from Sch C/C-EZ Use of scratch pad instead of existing worksheet or schedule 11/30/2010 8NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

10. TOP TEN PROBLEMS USING TAXWISE Adding new form when already existing form Not recreating e-file as last item before exiting return – thus creating an invalid e-file No or incorrect state adjustment for interest and dividends Improper completion of Sch EIC worksheet Failure to input medical expense and real estate taxes on Federal Schedule A (Need for NJ return) And… #11 – E-filing returns when TP does not need to file (Federal & State) 11/30/2010 9NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

11. Some Other Typical Data Entry Errors Incorrect data entry of : NamesAddresses DOBSSN Filing status and dependency determination Entry errors from W-2 and/or 1099 information Either in income & tax withholdings Missing or incorrect EIN and Payer ID Improper completion of EIC Worksheet Improper entry of RRB-1099R Entry of 1099-OID as tax exempt 11/30/2010 10NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

12. What Do We Verify Verify that the IRS Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet is complete Verify the identity of the taxpayer Verify spelling of names, SSN and DOB for TP and dependents Verify Filing Status 11/30/2010 11NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

13. Verification, cont’d Verify income from all source documents is included, including EIN number on W-2 Ask: “Is there any other income?” Verify adjustments Verify deductions: Itemized deduction (Schedule A) Verify credits - including required forms 11/30/2010 12NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

14. Verification, cont’d Verify correct entry of withholding and any estimated payments Verify direct deposit information Review with TP Must agree with TP’s documents: Bank routing number Bank account number 11/30/2010 13NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

15. Quality Review: Summary Verify source documents and initials for counselor and QR person on Main Info page Run diagnostics and create e-file Assemble the return for the taxpayer Print two copies of F8879; must be signed If joint return, both taxpayers must sign 11/30/2010 14NJ Training TY2010 v1.0

16. Summary, cont’d Review return with taxpayer(s) Answer any remaining questions Re-run diagnostics and create e-file for ERO to transmit 11/30/2010 15NJ Training TY2010 v1.0