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        <ExplanationTxt>A COPY OF THE TAX RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATIONS PRESIDENT, WHO REVIEWS THE TAX RETURN FOR COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY. THE ORGANIZATIONS PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS THEN REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE TAX RETURN TOGETHER.</ExplanationTxt>
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