Can VITA provide a computer for E-Filing?
VITA has a limited number of Windows 2000 laptop computers with the Taxwise Software installed. The computers are checked out on a site basis, and in rare cases on an individual or shared basis. Since demand for these computers is greater than the number available, they will be allocated by the IRS VITA Contact based on the potential for the largest number of returns that can be completed on them. Past experience showed that lack of familiarity with the computer can cause computers to lock up. During the busy tax season, it is hard to find someone with time to reinstall the software. What happens then is that the computer is removed from service. Computers may be assigned to people familiar with laptop PCs, who are knowledgeable about Windows 2000, and TaxWise. This means you must have taken the TaxWise E-File 3 hour training or have had prior experience with TaxWise.
