Tuesday, May 11, 2004

The IRS is accepting grant applications for low income taxpayer clinics. Non profit organizations (like law schools) providing free or nominal fee representation to people involved in tax disputes can apply for grants worth up to $100,000 for the 2005 grant cycle. The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic grant program is entering into its seventh year and continues to expand. Under the program, the IRS awards matching grants of up to $100,000 a year to develop, expand or continue low income taxpayer clinics. In 2004, the IRS awarded $7.5 million to 135 organizations representing 49 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For a list of the 2004 grant recipients (including many law schools), see here. The application period for the 2005 LITC grant program is from May 1, 2004 to July 1, 2004.

For Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Program and Guidelines, see here and here.