This grant from the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service aims to fund Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs). LITCs are organizations that receive matching grants to assist low-income individuals facing tax disputes with the IRS. They offer representation before the IRS or in court for issues like audits and tax collection disputes. Additionally, LITCs provide essential education and outreach, particularly for individuals who speak English as a second language, focusing on taxpayer rights. Services are typically provided for free or for a small fee. While not part of the IRS, LITCs receive partial funding through this IRS-administered grant program, supporting vital legal and educational services for vulnerable taxpayers.
Opportunity ID: 235513
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TREAS-GRANTS-052014-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Low Income Taxpayer Clinic |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 21.008 — Low Income Taxpayer Clinics |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 28, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Low Income Taxpayer Clinic |
| Description: | An LITC is an organization that receives amatching grant from the Internal RevenueService (IRS) to assist low income individualswho have a tax dispute with the IRS, or toprovide education and outreach to individualswho speak English as a second language (ESL).Most LITCs can provide representation beforethe IRS or in court on audits, tax collectiondisputes, and other issues. Some clinicsprovide information and education abouttaxpayer rights to individuals for whom Englishis a second language. Services are provided forfree or for a small fee.LITCs are not part of the IRS but they receivepartial funding from the IRS via the LITCgrant program, which is administered by theTaxpayer Advocate Service. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement Pub 3319 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Bill Beard
Senior Program Analyst Phone 202-622-8972 Email:beard.william@irs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Added the link to the Pub 3319 on irs.gov. | Jun 10, 2013 | |
| Jun 10, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TREAS-GRANTS-052014-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Low Income Taxpayer Clinic |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 21.008 — Low Income Taxpayer Clinics |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 28, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Low Income Taxpayer Clinic |
| Description: | An LITC is an organization that receives amatching grant from the Internal RevenueService (IRS) to assist low income individualswho have a tax dispute with the IRS, or toprovide education and outreach to individualswho speak English as a second language (ESL).Most LITCs can provide representation beforethe IRS or in court on audits, tax collectiondisputes, and other issues. Some clinicsprovide information and education abouttaxpayer rights to individuals for whom Englishis a second language. Services are provided forfree or for a small fee.LITCs are not part of the IRS but they receivepartial funding from the IRS via the LITCgrant program, which is administered by theTaxpayer Advocate Service. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement Pub 3319 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Bill Beard
Senior Program Analyst Phone 202-622-8972 Email:beard.william@irs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TREAS-GRANTS-052014-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Low Income Taxpayer Clinic |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 21.008 — Low Income Taxpayer Clinics |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Low Income Taxpayer Clinic |
| Description: | An LITC is an organization that receives a matching grant from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to assist low income individuals who have a tax dispute with the IRS, or to provide education and outreach to individuals who speak English as a second language (ESL). Most LITCs can provide representation before the IRS or in court on audits, tax collection disputes, and other issues. Some clinics provide information and education about taxpayer rights to individuals for whom English is a second language. Services are provided for free or for a small fee. LITCs are not part of the IRS but they receive partial funding from the IRS via the LITC grant program, which is administered by the Taxpayer Advocate Service. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Bill Beard
Senior Program Analyst Phone 202-622-8972 Email:beard.william@irs.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Bill Beard Senior Program Analyst Phone 202-622-8972 Email: beard.william@irs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.008 | LITC-LITC-14-001-018111 | Low Income Taxpayer Clinic | PKG00178652 | May 28, 2013 | Jul 12, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
235513 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
235513 Form_13424-1.0.pdf
235513 Form_13424J-1.0.pdf
235513 SF424A-1.0.pdf
235513 Form_13424M-1.0.pdf
235513 Other-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
235513 Form_13424I-1.0.pdf
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