Federal Grant Award Summary

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) awarded The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. a Project Grant of $231,197.34 under the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program (CFDA 21.008) with an award date of January 1, 2026, and completion date of 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, including representation before the IRS and other tribunals on federal tax matters. Additionally, the grant supports educational activities on various tax topics and advocacy efforts aimed at improving tax administration for vulnerable populations.

Services are targeted to taxpayers with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and ESL taxpayers. Key deliverables include opening and managing tax representation cases, consulting with taxpayers on specific tax issues, conducting educational activities, and advocating for improvements to IRS administration that benefit the intended beneficiary populations. As a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, the Legal Aid Society of NNY will deliver these services with nominal or no fees to clients in accordance with LITC program requirements.