Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Program; Availability of 2005 Supplementary Grant Application Package, 13233-13234 [05-4881]

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E5–1190 Filed 3–17–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Program; Availability of 2005 Supplementary Grant Application Package Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document contains a notice that the IRS has made available a supplemental period within which organizations may apply for a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grant for the remainder of the 2005 grant cycle (the 2005 grant cycle runs January 1, 2005, through December 31, 2005). The supplemental application period shall run from March 15, 2005, to April 15, 2005. As a result of increased funding made available by enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005, Public Law 108–447, the IRS now has an additional $500,000 available to be awarded to qualifying organizations, subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code section 7526, for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic matching grants. Despite the IRS’s efforts to foster parity in availability and accessibility in the selection of organizations receiving LITC matching grants and the continued increase in clinic services nationwide, there remain communities that are underrepresented by clinics. For the supplemental application cycle, the IRS will focus on those geographic areas where there is limited or no clinic representation. The IRS will award up to $500,000 in additional funding to new qualifying organizations in the following underserved or underrepresented states or areas within a state: E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1 13234 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 52 / Friday, March 18, 2005 / Notices State Areas Alabama ............................................................................................................................... Alaska .................................................................................................................................. 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Missouri ............................................................................................................................... Montana ............................................................................................................................... Nebraska ............................................................................................................................. New Mexico ......................................................................................................................... North Dakota ....................................................................................................................... Puerto Rico .......................................................................................................................... Texas ................................................................................................................................... Utah ..................................................................................................................................... Wisconsin ............................................................................................................................ Wyoming .............................................................................................................................. Grant applications for the remainder of the 2005 grant cycle must be electronically filed or received no later than 4 p.m. on April 15, 2005. ADDRESSES: Send completed grant applications to: Internal Revenue Service, Taxpayer Advocate Service, LITC Grant Program Administration Office, Mail Stop 211–D, 401 W. Peachtree St., NW., Atlanta, GA 30308. Copies of the 2005 Grant Application Package and Guidelines, IRS Publication 3319 (Rev. 5–2004), can be downloaded from the IRS Internet site at https:// www.irs.gov/advocate or ordered from the IRS Distribution Center by calling 1–800–829–3676. Applicants can also file electronically at https:// www.grants.gov. For applicants applying through the Federal Grants Web site, the Funding Number is TREAS–GRANTS–032005–002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The LITC Program Office at 404–338–7185 (not a toll-free number) or by e-mail at LITCProgramOffice@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Background Section 7526 of the Internal Revenue Code authorizes the IRS, subject to the availability of appropriated funds, to award organizations matching grants of up to $100,000 for the development, expansion, or continuation of qualified low income taxpayer clinics. Section 7526 authorizes the IRS to provide grants to qualified organizations that represent low income taxpayers in controversies with the IRS or inform individuals for whom English is a second language of their tax rights and responsibilities. The IRS may award grants to qualifying organizations to fund one-year, two-year or three-year project periods. Grant funds may be awarded for start-up expenditures VerDate jul<14>2003 16:14 Mar 17, 2005 Jkt 205001 Montgomery & south of Birmingham. Statewide excluding Anchorage area. Statewide. Statewide. Districtwide. Southern sections. Statewide excluding Des Moines area. Statewide. Western & southern sections. Eastern & central sections including St. Louis. Eastern sections. Statewide excluding Omaha area. Statewide. Northern sections. San Juan & eastern sections. Western sections & Dallas. Statewide. Statewide. Statewide. incurred by new clinics during the grant period. The 2005 Grant Application Package and Guidelines, Publication 3319 (Rev. 5–2004), includes several changes that are being implemented to improve delivery of clinic services, including additional oversight and assistance with the technical components of the LITC Program by the LITC Program Office. Among the changes, the LITC Program Office has established work groups, clarified the comprehensive Program standards, improved communications, and increased the emphasis on education and outreach programs to taxpayers for whom English is a second language. The costs of preparing and submitting an application are the responsibility of each applicant. Each application will be given due consideration and the LITC Program Office will mail notification letters to each applicant. Selection Consideration Applications that pass the eligibility screening process will be numerically ranked based on the information contained in their proposed program plan. Please note that the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs are independently funded and separate from the LITC Program. Organizations currently participating in the VITA or TCE Programs may be eligible to apply for a LITC grant if they meet the criteria and qualifications outlined in the 2005 Grant Application Package and Guidelines, Publication 3319 (Rev. 5–2004). Organizations that seek to operate VITA and LITC Programs, or TCE and LITC Programs, must maintain separate and distinct programs even if co-located to ensure proper cost allocation for LITC grant PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 funds and adherence to the rules and regulations of the VITA, TCE and LITC Programs, as appropriate. Comments Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments on the IRS’s administration of the grant program on an ongoing basis. Comments may be sent to Internal Revenue Service, Taxpayer Advocate Service, Attn: W. R. Swartz, LITC Program Office, 290 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10007. Christopher Wagner, Deputy National Taxpayer Advocate, Internal Revenue Service. [FR Doc. 05–4881 Filed 3–15–05; 1 pm] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open meeting of the Area 6 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (including the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 6 committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. The TAP will use citizen input to make recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service. E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 52 (Friday, March 18, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13233-13234]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-4881]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Program; Availability of 2005 
Supplementary Grant Application Package

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document contains a notice that the IRS has made 
available a supplemental period within which organizations may apply 
for a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grant for the 
remainder of the 2005 grant cycle (the 2005 grant cycle runs January 1, 
2005, through December 31, 2005). The supplemental application period 
shall run from March 15, 2005, to April 15, 2005.
    As a result of increased funding made available by enactment of the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005, Public Law 108-447, the IRS 
now has an additional $500,000 available to be awarded to qualifying 
organizations, subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code 
section 7526, for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic matching grants.
    Despite the IRS's efforts to foster parity in availability and 
accessibility in the selection of organizations receiving LITC matching 
grants and the continued increase in clinic services nationwide, there 
remain communities that are underrepresented by clinics. For the 
supplemental application cycle, the IRS will focus on those geographic 
areas where there is limited or no clinic representation.
    The IRS will award up to $500,000 in additional funding to new 
qualifying organizations in the following underserved or 
underrepresented states or areas within a state:

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                State                                                    Areas
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Alabama..............................  Montgomery & south of Birmingham.
Alaska...............................  Statewide excluding Anchorage area.
Arizona..............................  Statewide.
Colorado.............................  Statewide.
District of Columbia.................  Districtwide.
Idaho................................  Southern sections.
Iowa.................................  Statewide excluding Des Moines area.
Maryland.............................  Statewide.
Mississippi..........................  Western & southern sections.
Missouri.............................  Eastern & central sections including St. Louis.
Montana..............................  Eastern sections.
Nebraska.............................  Statewide excluding Omaha area.
New Mexico...........................  Statewide.
North Dakota.........................  Northern sections.
Puerto Rico..........................  San Juan & eastern sections.
Texas................................  Western sections & Dallas.
Utah.................................  Statewide.
Wisconsin............................  Statewide.
Wyoming..............................  Statewide.
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DATES: Grant applications for the remainder of the 2005 grant cycle 
must be electronically filed or received no later than 4 p.m. on April 
15, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Send completed grant applications to: Internal Revenue 
Service, Taxpayer Advocate Service, LITC Grant Program Administration 
Office, Mail Stop 211-D, 401 W. Peachtree St., NW., Atlanta, GA 30308. 
Copies of the 2005 Grant Application Package and Guidelines, IRS 
Publication 3319 (Rev. 5-2004), can be downloaded from the IRS Internet 
site at https://www.irs.gov/advocate or ordered from the IRS 
Distribution Center by calling 1-800-829-3676. Applicants can also file 
electronically at https://www.grants.gov. For applicants applying 
through the Federal Grants Web site, the Funding Number is TREAS-
GRANTS-032005-002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The LITC Program Office at 404-338-
7185 (not a toll-free number) or by e-mail at 
LITCProgramOffice@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Section 7526 of the Internal Revenue Code authorizes the IRS, 
subject to the availability of appropriated funds, to award 
organizations matching grants of up to $100,000 for the development, 
expansion, or continuation of qualified low income taxpayer clinics. 
Section 7526 authorizes the IRS to provide grants to qualified 
organizations that represent low income taxpayers in controversies with 
the IRS or inform individuals for whom English is a second language of 
their tax rights and responsibilities. The IRS may award grants to 
qualifying organizations to fund one-year, two-year or three-year 
project periods. Grant funds may be awarded for start-up expenditures 
incurred by new clinics during the grant period.
    The 2005 Grant Application Package and Guidelines, Publication 3319 
(Rev. 5-2004), includes several changes that are being implemented to 
improve delivery of clinic services, including additional oversight and 
assistance with the technical components of the LITC Program by the 
LITC Program Office. Among the changes, the LITC Program Office has 
established work groups, clarified the comprehensive Program standards, 
improved communications, and increased the emphasis on education and 
outreach programs to taxpayers for whom English is a second language.
    The costs of preparing and submitting an application are the 
responsibility of each applicant. Each application will be given due 
consideration and the LITC Program Office will mail notification 
letters to each applicant.

Selection Consideration

    Applications that pass the eligibility screening process will be 
numerically ranked based on the information contained in their proposed 
program plan. Please note that the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance 
(VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs are 
independently funded and separate from the LITC Program. Organizations 
currently participating in the VITA or TCE Programs may be eligible to 
apply for a LITC grant if they meet the criteria and qualifications 
outlined in the 2005 Grant Application Package and Guidelines, 
Publication 3319 (Rev. 5-2004). Organizations that seek to operate VITA 
and LITC Programs, or TCE and LITC Programs, must maintain separate and 
distinct programs even if co-located to ensure proper cost allocation 
for LITC grant funds and adherence to the rules and regulations of the 
VITA, TCE and LITC Programs, as appropriate.

Comments

    Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments on the IRS's 
administration of the grant program on an ongoing basis. Comments may 
be sent to Internal Revenue Service, Taxpayer Advocate Service, Attn: 
W. R. Swartz, LITC Program Office, 290 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, 
NY 10007.

Christopher Wagner,
Deputy National Taxpayer Advocate, Internal Revenue Service.
[FR Doc. 05-4881 Filed 3-15-05; 1 pm]
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