Federal Grant Award Summary

Syracuse University received a $179,808.93 Project Grant from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program (CFDA 21.008) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. The award funds a clinical program that provides tax representation services to eligible low-income taxpayers and those for whom English is a second language. Under this grant, Syracuse University will represent low-income taxpayers in controversies with the IRS, conduct educational activities on tax topics, and advocate for improvements to tax administration that impact the intended beneficiary populations.

The program targets taxpayers with household incomes not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Key deliverables include opening and managing tax representation cases, consulting with taxpayers on specific tax issues, conducting educational activities regarding taxpayer rights and responsibilities, and contributing to improvements in tax administration through advocacy. The grant supports both direct representation through student clinics at accredited academic institutions and referral services to qualified representatives, with services provided at nominal or no cost to eligible beneficiaries.