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To facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-605| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2017
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Ways and Means Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Act This bill directs 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. The program must be administered in the same manner as the Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching grants demonstration program established under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. The bill establishes the National Center to Promote Quality, Excellence, and Evaluation in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance to: promote the adoption of a universally accessible volunteer training platform for the preparation of federal income tax returns, provide technical assistance to tax return preparation program managers, identify and disseminate best practices related to tax site management, support outreach and marketing efforts, and evaluate programs and activities funded under this bill. The IRS must: (1) designate, through a competitive process, a lead national organization to carry out the purposes of the center; and (2) provide an annual grant to the organization. The lead national organization may provide subgrants to organizations to facilitate specialized technical assistance in reaching one or more underserved populations. The bill amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 and the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to authorize several national service programs to provide tax preparation assistance for low-income and older individuals and families.
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Jan 23, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-193
Introduced in Senate
Jan 23, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • January 23, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-193
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 23, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 115-193: A bill to facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations, and for other purposes.
Financial literacyGovernment information and archivesNational and community servicePoverty and welfare assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax administration and collection, taxpayersUrban and suburban affairs and development

To facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-605| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2017
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Act This bill directs 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. The program must be administered in the same manner as the Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching grants demonstration program established under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. The bill establishes the National Center to Promote Quality, Excellence, and Evaluation in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance to: promote the adoption of a universally accessible volunteer training platform for the preparation of federal income tax returns, provide technical assistance to tax return preparation program managers, identify and disseminate best practices related to tax site management, support outreach and marketing efforts, and evaluate programs and activities funded under this bill. The IRS must: (1) designate, through a competitive process, a lead national organization to carry out the purposes of the center; and (2) provide an annual grant to the organization. The lead national organization may provide subgrants to organizations to facilitate specialized technical assistance in reaching one or more underserved populations. The bill amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 and the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to authorize several national service programs to provide tax preparation assistance for low-income and older individuals and families.
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Timeline
Jan 23, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-193
Introduced in Senate
Jan 23, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • January 23, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-193
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 23, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Ways and Means Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 115-193: A bill to facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Financial literacyGovernment information and archivesNational and community servicePoverty and welfare assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax administration and collection, taxpayersUrban and suburban affairs and development