Description
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is seeking a Qualified Low-Income Tax Clinic (LITC) to provide expertise in Pennsylvania state tax issues while maximizing a high-quality level of service. The Qualified LITC will be expected to provide a full range of vital pro bono tax services and other dispute resolution support services for low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers with a Pennsylvania state tax dispute. The clinic will also be required to educate low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers about their rights and responsibilities under the law. The contract will be for a period of 10 months, and the Qualified LITC will be required to provide mid-point and final status reports. Some key responsibilities include:
• Providing pro bono tax services and dispute resolution support services for low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers
• Educating low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers about their rights and responsibilities under the law
• Identifying and analyzing issues that impact low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers
• Providing mid-point and final status reports to the Department
• Maintaining confidentiality of low-income Pennsylvania taxpayer information
• Providing representation of low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers in controversies with the Department