Federal Grant Award Summary

Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. received a $241,679 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 organization will provide tax representation services to low-income taxpayers and those for whom English is a second language (ESL) whose incomes do not exceed 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Services include direct representation of eligible taxpayers in controversies before the IRS, consultation on individual tax issues, and referral to qualified representatives when necessary.

In addition to representation services, the organization will conduct educational activities to inform low-income and ESL taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities, and engage in advocacy efforts to promote improvements to IRS administration that benefit the intended beneficiary populations. These services align with the LITC program's core mission to enhance tax administration and ensure equitable access to tax controversy resolution for vulnerable populations across Florida.