Summary

Queens Legal Services Corporation received a $141,679 Project Grant award 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 English as a Second Language (ESL) individuals in controversies with the IRS, as well as conduct educational activities on federal tax matters. These services will be delivered to eligible taxpayers with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines and will include representation before the IRS or other tribunals on federal tax matters.

In addition to direct representation services, Queens Legal Services Corporation will conduct educational activities addressing various tax topics and engage in advocacy efforts to improve tax administration on issues affecting low-income and ESL taxpayers. The organization may utilize subrecipients in limited circumstances with prior approval from the LITC program office to help deliver key programmatic elements. The grant supports the organization's broader mission of providing comprehensive legal assistance to vulnerable and underserved populations in Jamaica, New York.