Which form is NOT required to be sent to the SPEC relationship manager?

In the context of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs, it is essential to understand the specific roles of various forms in relation to program management and compliance. Form 1040 is the standard individual income tax return form used by taxpayers to report their income, deductions, and taxes owed. It is the completed tax return that is ultimately submitted by taxpayers to the IRS, rather than being an internal form used for program operations or coordination.

On the other hand, forms such as Form 13533 (Volunteer Registration), Form 13715 (VITA/TCE Volunteer Certification), and Form 13206 (VITA/TCE Site Coordinator Report) serve specific administrative and operational purposes tied to the management of the VITA/TCE programs and communication with the SPEC (Stakeholder Partnerships, Education, and Communication) relationship manager. These forms help ensure that site coordinators and volunteers are properly registered, certified, and in compliance with program requirements.

Therefore, it is appropriate that Form 1040 is not required to be sent to the SPEC relationship manager, as it is not part of the operational documentation needed for managing the VITA/TCE program. Instead, it is the end product submitted by