GREETINGS

Good Hands Foundation ("착한 손")은 미국 캘리포니아 주 비영리 단체로 등록된 기관이며, 미국 세무/세법 전문 자원봉사 활동하는 Pro bono (for the public good) 이며, 특히 미국 개인 세금 보고 기간 (2월~4월말)중 미국 국세청(IRS)에서 실시하는  Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (약칭: VITA-무료세금보고 대행) 자원 봉사를 하며, 관련 단체 또는 기관들과 연계하여 저소득층 무료 세금 보고해 주고 있다. 비세금보고 시즌시에는 각종 세무/세법세미나, 또는 세무상담 (LITC: Low Income Taxpayers Clinic)등을 하며  Community 에서 요청하는 다른 봉사에 참여하여 지역사회 문제해결에 적극 참여하는 공동체의 확산 및 공익증진에 기여하고자 합니다.

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VITA sites vary in staffing and facility set-up. In general, when a client arrives at your site, they are met by a Greeter. This Greeter signs the client in and hands them a Form 13614-C, Intake and Interview sheet to complete and then determines if they qualify to receive free tax preparation services based upon their income documents. At some VITA sites, information about other benefits such as savings bonds, checking account or debit card opportunities is also offered to the clients. Other strategies to promote financial stability and independence such as opening bank accounts or schedules of available financial education classes are discussed while clients wait to have their tax returns prepared.

When a Tax Preparer (and Interpreter, if needed) become available, the client meets with the Tax Preparer at their computer work station for in-depth interview using the intake and interview sheet and completion of the tax return together. After the return is prepared, it is quality reviewed by another certified volunteer or a designated Quality Reviewer. The Quality Reviewer follows a checklist to ensure an accurate return. When the tax return is complete, it will be printed so that the client receives a copy and signs the necessary documents. The return is then electronically submitted (e-filed).