Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) awarded Chinatown Service Center $105,036.90 under the Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) program (CFDA 21.008) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The LITC program provides matching grants to qualified organizations to deliver tax representation, education, and advocacy services to low-income and English as a Second Language (ESL) taxpayers. Under this award, Chinatown Service Center will represent low-income taxpayers in tax controversies with the IRS, conduct educational activities on tax topics and taxpayer rights, and advocate for improvements to tax administration that benefit eligible populations. Services are targeted to taxpayers with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines.

As a tax-exempt organization, Chinatown Service Center will utilize grant funds to open and work previously opened representation cases, consult with taxpayers on their specific tax issues, conduct educational activities, and contribute to improvements in tax administration through advocacy efforts. The organization may engage qualified subrecipients in limited circumstances with advance approval from the LITC program office to help deliver key program elements. All activities will be conducted in compliance with Office of Management and Budget Circular 2 CFR 200 requirements, with records maintained to substantiate costs incurred and performance measures achieved.