Improving Work Experience of Persons with Targeted Disabilities (PWTD) in IRS
Presentation about IRS resources now available to support its employees with disabilities. | 6 months ago |
FAST: Getting Your Site Started with Free Assisted Self-service Tax Preparation
The FAST video series is designed to provide internal SPEC employees as well as external partner organizations a better understanding of the various models that make up the Free Assisted Self-service Tax Prep (FAST) as well as how the program works. This installment focuses on the steps needed to get your site up and running with the FAST model so you can use this new model to serve your taxpayers. | 9 months ago |
FAST: Introduction to Free Assisted Self-service Tax Preparation
The FAST video series is designed to provide internal SPEC employees as well as external partner organizations a better understanding of the various models that make up the Free Assisted Self-service Tax Prep (FAST) as well as how the program works. This installment introduces the concept of FAST, describes some of the benefits and details the support available for this model. | 9 months ago |
FEAB 101 - Bank On
The FEAB 101 video series is designed to provide internal SPEC employees as well as external partner organizations a better understanding of the various topics that make up Financial Education and Asset Building (FEAB). This installment focuses on the growing Bank On movement and the impact for the individual taxpayer of having a bank account. FEAB is a major focus for the organization and this video series will help partners and employees to see the possibilities for the program. | 11 months ago |
FAST: Standalone Model
The FAST video series is designed to provide internal SPEC employees as well as external partner organizations a better understanding of the various models that make up the Free Assisted Self-service Tax Prep (FAST) as well as how the program works. This installment focuses on the standalone FAST site model and how this type of site can serve a wide range of taxpayers. In addition, the partners discuss how they developed their site and why the model interested them. | 11 months ago |
FAST: Collocated Model
The FAST video series is designed to provide internal SPEC employees as well as external partner organizations a better understanding of the various models that make up the Free Assisted Self-service Tax Prep (FAST) as well as how the program works. This installment focuses on the collocated model and how this type of site can serve a wide range of taxpayers. In addition, the partners discuss how they developed their site and why the model interested them. | 11 months ago |
FEAB 101 - Banking
The FEAB 101 video series is designed to provide internal SPEC employees as well as external partner organizations a better understanding of the various topics that make up Financial Education and Asset Building (FEAB). This installment focuses on the importance of banking and the impact for the individual taxpayer of having a bank account. FEAB is a major focus for the organization and this video series will help partners and employees to see the possibilities for the program. | 1 year ago |
FEAB 101 - Individual Development Accounts
The FEAB 101 video series is designed to provide internal SPEC employees as well as external partner organizations a better understanding of the various topics that make up Financial Education and Asset Building (FEAB). This installment focuses on Individual Development Accounts (IDA) and the impact they can have on the financial well-being of taxpayers. In addition, the partners discuss how they developed their efforts around IDAs.
| 1 year ago |
SPEC Assets Building Opportunities for People With Disabilities - Webinar (August 31, 2011)
Find out about Asset-Building Opportunities from several IRS partners such as National Disability Institute - the Real Economic Impact Tour, Administration for Children and Families' Office of Community Services, Assets for Independence, Center for Financial Independence & Innovation and Individual Development Accounts. | 1 year ago |
FEAB 101 - Creating a Class
The FEAB 101 series travels around the country showcasing partners’ efforts around Financial Education and Asset Building (FEAB). In this installment, Robin McKinney from Maryland CASH in Baltimore, MD provides and overview of the Maryland CASH Academy. | 1 year ago |
FEAB 101 - Credit Counseling
The FEAB 101 series travels around the country showcasing partners’ efforts around Financial Education and Asset Building (FEAB). In this installment, representatives from Capital Area Asset Builders in Washington, DC share their experiences around the topic of Credit Counseling and how to integrate these efforts into a VITA site. | 1 year ago |
Get Right With Your Taxes
Be informed about your Federal income tax responsibilities.
| 1 year ago |
Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA)
Are you purchasing real estate property in the U.S. from a foreign owner? If yes, you may be required to withhold 10 percent of the amount realized from the sale due to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Act of 1980 also known as FIRPTA. | 1 year ago |
Business Taxes for the Self-Employed: The Basics - Webinar (March 29, 2011)
Learn the basics about reporting profit or loss from a business or profession. Other topics discussed include: estimated tax payments, self employment tax, Schedule C, husband and wife businesses, business expenses and recordkeeping. | 1 year ago |
Alternative Filing Methods
Two Stakeholder Partnerships Education and Communication (SPEC) share new ways to file Federal Income Tax returns. | 1 year ago |
Financial Education and Asset Building - Application Activities - Webinar (September 29, 2010)
This webcast serves as an opportunity to hear from partners involved in the highest range of FEAB. This range involves direct one-on-one contact with the client and long-term case management. These activities are high impact and directly tied to asset accumulation and behavioral changes, extensive long-term tracking of outputs and outcomes by partners. | 2 years ago |
Financial Education and Asset Building - Transactional Activities - Webinar (September 15, 2010)
Partners discuss financial education and asset building efforts that include short-term direct contact with the low- to-moderate income taxpayers. Helping taxpayers to open or create asset vehicles that can be utilized to develop long term financial stability. | 2 years ago |
Financial Education and Asset Building - Knowledge Activities - Webinar (August 18, 2010)
Partners discuss financial education and asset building activities that involve direct contact with low-to-moderate income taxpayers through community education and outreach, i.e. contact maybe one touch or through group counseling or workshops. | 2 years ago |
Financial Education and Asset Building - Planning Activities - Webinar (July 28, 2010)
Partners discuss financial education and asset-building activities and explain how to develop initiatives and goals for future campaigns. | 2 years ago |
Financial Education and Asset Building - Awareness Activities - Webinar (June 30, 2010)
"Turning Partnerships Into Opportunities” is a webcast series that showcases various best practices such as grant opportunities, product development/use, and banking the “unbanked”. | 2 years ago |