Optional Homework

Gain additional expertise by preparing more practice returns. Answers are included so you can check your work.

• Rosa is a single mom who is hoping for a big refund. She has always gone to a paid preparer and she is nervous that a free tax preparer won't get her the right refund. Prepare Rosa's return with the documents provided.
• Rosa's practice return documents
• Rosa's practice return answers

• Ray and Charli are excited to get their tax refund prepared. They have a new baby and are hoping that this will mean additional tax benefits and a bigger refund. Prepare Ray and Charli's return with the documents provided.
• Ray and Charli's practice return documents
• Ray and Charli's practice return answers 

• The following documents will also help you gain more experience:

• IRS practice problem book (4491-W) and answer sheet.
• Answer sheet for the "Who Can They Claim?" and "Making Work Pay" review questions from pages 62-64 of the Volunteer training manual.