Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Act
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Act Directs the Internal Revenue Service 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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2015 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 996 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015; H.R. 1314 - Trade Act of 2015 and H.R. 1890 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 Correspondence with U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in support of trade promotion authority legislation; Research relating thereto.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2297)
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