Federal Grant Award Summary

Oregon Law Center received a $152,969.97 Project Grant from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program (CFDA 21.008) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. The organization will provide tax representation, education, and advocacy services to low-income taxpayers and those for whom English is a second language. Specifically, Oregon Law Center will represent eligible taxpayers in federal tax controversies before the IRS and other tribunals, consult with taxpayers on individual tax issues, and conduct educational activities on various tax topics. The clinic will serve taxpayers with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.

Additionally, Oregon Law Center will contribute to improvements in tax administration through advocacy efforts aimed at promoting beneficial changes to IRS policies and procedures that affect the organization's target populations. The grant funds support both direct legal representation and educational outreach to underserved communities with limited access to tax expertise, advancing the IRS's broader objectives of ensuring equitable tax administration and protecting vulnerable taxpayers.