Document Verification and Compliance Flashcards
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Which form is used to apply to become an IRS Acceptance Agent or Certifying Acceptance Agent?
Answer: Form 13551
Form 13551 is the Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program.
Which IRS publication contains the Acceptance Agent Program guidelines?
Answer: Publication 4520
Publication 4520 sets out the Acceptance Agent Program guidelines and requirements.
Which of the following is a compliance requirement for CAAs regarding records of W-7 applicants?
Answer: Retain copies of the W-7, COA, and supporting documents for the required period
CAAs must retain copies of applications, COAs, and documents per program record-retention rules.
In general, a Form W-7 must be submitted with which item unless an exception applies?
Answer: A valid federal income tax return
Unless an exception applies, the W-7 must be attached to a valid federal income tax return.
An ITIN that has not been used on a federal tax return for how many consecutive years will expire?
Answer: Three years
ITINs expire if not used on a federal return for three consecutive tax years.
A CAA may conduct the required applicant interview using which method in addition to in-person meetings?
Answer: Video conference that allows real-time document viewing
IRS allows interviews by in-person meeting or live video conference where documents can be viewed.
A CAA's foreign-language supporting document raises questions about content. What may the IRS require?
Answer: An English translation
The IRS may require a translation of foreign-language documents to verify their content.