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IRS Quality Review. 2010 Quality Statistical Sample QSS. What is QSS. VITA/TCE Review of Returns Conducted by IRS To Determine Accuracy Adherence to QSR On Site Reviews. Results. 745 Returns Reviewed 84.66% Accuracy 182 Incorrectly Prepared Returns Incorrect Names – 13 Returns
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IRS Quality Review 2010 Quality Statistical Sample QSS
What is QSS • VITA/TCE Review of Returns • Conducted by IRS • To Determine • Accuracy • Adherence to QSR • On Site Reviews
Results • 745 Returns Reviewed • 84.66% Accuracy • 182 Incorrectly Prepared Returns • Incorrect Names – 13 Returns • Income/Adjustments to Income – 56 Returns • Standard Deduction – 15 Returns
Results - continued • Although errors exist, the accuracy rates on most of these questions are extremely high. Volunteers did a phenomenal job with preparing tax returns and they must continue to be appreciated and applauded for their commitment in preparing accurate returns.
Intake/Interview Sheet Usage • Of 182 “errors” • 7 did not use intake sheet • 163 did not complete form • 12 used unapproved form
Not using correct Intake Process • 8 Standard Deduction Errors • 7 Income Errors • 6 Adjustments to Income • 6 Additional Child Tax Credit Errors
IRS Theory • Correct use of Intake Sheet Process will result in positive impact to accuracy of returns
Filing Status Results • Single Filing Status (S)– 64% • Married Filing Status (MFJ) – 23% • Head of Household (HH) – 11% • Married Filing Separately (MFS) <1%
Top Reject Problem • Name and/or Social Security Number • 13 Returns – Incorrectly Spelled Name • ASK TO SEE Social Security Card • Quality Review – look at SS card again
Standard Deduction • 7 Returns – Wrong Standard Deduction • Missing Real Estate Taxes
Income Errors • 56 Returns with incorrect income • This includes • 29 “Other Income” errors • 13 Adjustments to income errors
Out of Scope Returns • 13 Returns included Out of Scope items • Sch E Oil & Gas Lease (1099-Misc Box 2) • Form 4972 Tax on lump sum distribution • Schedule C • Schedule K-1 with Rental Income • Cancellation of debt from credit card
IRS Recommendation • Strengthen and clarify corrent process for using intake/interview and quality review tools