Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Program; Availability of 2008 Grant Application Package, 29040-29041 [07-2572]

Download as PDF 29040 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 99 / Wednesday, May 23, 2007 / Notices The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. 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E7–9882 Filed 5–22–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service IRS Seeking Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) Applicants From Large Businesses Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) was established to provide continued input into the development and implementation of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) strategy for electronic tax administration. The ETAAC provides an organized public forum for discussion of electronic tax administration issues in support of the VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:32 May 22, 2007 Jkt 211001 overriding goal that paperless filing should be the preferred and most convenient method of filing tax and information returns. 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The Director, Electronic Tax Administration (ETA) assures that the size and organizational representation of the ETAAC obtains balanced membership and includes representatives from various groups including: (1) Tax practitioners and preparers, (2) transmitters of electronic returns, (3) tax software developers, (4) large and small business, (5) employers and payroll service providers, (6) individual taxpayers, (7) financial industry (payers, payment options and best practices), (8) system integrators (technology providers), (9) academic (marketing, sales or technical perspectives), (10) trusts and estates, (11) tax exempt organizations, and (12) state and local governments. Members serve a three-year term on the ETAAC to allow a change in membership. The change of members on the Committee ensures that different perspectives are represented. All travel expenses within government guidelines will be reimbursed. Potential candidates must pass an IRS tax compliance check and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background investigation. DATES: Applications must be received no later than Wednesday, June 6, 2007. ADDRESSES: Completed applications, resumes, and statements should be submitted by using one of the following methods: • E-Mail: Send to etaac@irs.gov. • Mail: Send to Internal Revenue Service, Electronic Tax Administration, SE:W:ETA:S:RM, 5000 Ellin Road (M/Stop C4–470, Attn: Cassandra Daniels (C4–226), Lanham, Maryland 20706. • Fax: Send via facsimile to (202) 283–4829 (not a toll-free number). Application packages can be obtained by sending an e-mail to etaac@irs.gov or calling (202) 283–2178 (not a toll-free number). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cassandra Daniels, (202) 283–2178 or send an e-mail to etaac@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ETAAC will provide continued input into the development and implementation of the Internal Revenue PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Service (IRS) strategy for electronic tax administration. The ETAAC members will convey the public’s perception of IRS electronic tax administration activities, offer constructive observations about current or proposed policies, programs, and procedures, and suggest improvements. The ETAAC will also provide an annual report to Congress on IRS progress in meeting the Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 goals for electronic filing of tax returns. This activity is based on the authority to administer the Internal Revenue laws conferred upon the Secretary of the Treasury by section 7802 of the Internal Revenue Code and delegated to the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue. The ETAAC will research, analyze, consider, and make recommendations on a wide range of electronic tax administration issues and will provide input into the development of the strategic plan for electronic tax administration. Completed applications, resumes, and statements should describe and document the proposed member’s qualifications for membership to the Committee. Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership will include, to the extent practicable, individuals, with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The Secretary of Treasury will review the recommended candidates and make final selections. Dated: May 18, 2007. Gregory K. Kay, Director, Strategic Services Division. [FR Doc. E7–9952 Filed 5–22–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Program; Availability of 2008 Grant Application Package Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document contains a notice that the IRS has made available the grant application package and guidelines (Publication 3319) for organizations interested in applying for a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grant for the 2008 grant cycle (January 1, 2008, through December 31, E:\FR\FM\23MYN1.SGM 23MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 99 / Wednesday, May 23, 2007 / Notices 2008). The IRS will award a total of up to $6,000,000 (unless otherwise provided by specific Congressional appropriation) to qualifying organizations, subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code section 7526, for LITC matching grants. Grant applications for the 2008 grant cycle must be postmarked or filed electronically by July 6, 2007. DATES: Send completed grant applications to: Internal Revenue Service, Taxpayer Advocate Service, LITC Program Office, TA:LITC, Attention: LITC Applications, 1111 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 1034, Washington, DC 20224. Copies of the 2008 Grant Application Package and Guidelines, IRS Publication 3319 (Rev. 5–2007), can be downloaded from the IRS Internet site at www.irs.gov/ advocate or ordered from the IRS Distribution Center by calling 1–800– 829–3676. Applicants can also file electronically at www.grants.gov. For applicants applying through the Federal Grants Web site, the Funding Number is TREAS–GRANTS–052008–001. ADDRESSES: The LITC Program Office at 202–622–7186 (not toll-free number) or by e-mail at LITCProgramOffice@irs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 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 per year 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 or who have limited English proficiency of their taxpayer rights and responsibilities. Qualified organizations must provide these services for free or for a nominal fee. 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 cycle. 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 notify each applicant by mail of whether they were awarded a grant no later than November 30, 2007. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:54 May 22, 2007 Jkt 211001 Selection Considerations Applications that pass the eligibility screening process will be numerically ranked based on the information contained in each 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 also be eligible to apply for a LITC grant if they meet the criteria and qualifications outlined in the 2008 Grant Application Package and Guidelines. 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. In addition to the criteria and qualifications outlined in the 2008 Grant Application Package and Guidelines, to foster parity regarding clinic availability and accessibility for taxpayers nationwide, the IRS will consider the geographic areas served by applicants as part of the decision-making process. 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: Shawn Collins, Internal Revenue Service, Taxpayer Advocate Service, LITC Program Office, TA:LITC, 1111 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 1034, Washington, DC 20224. 29041 The closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel will be held on June 20, 2007, in Room 4200E beginning at 9:30 a.m., Franklin Court Building, 1099 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Carolan, C:AP:AS, 1099 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. Telephone (202) 435–5609 (not a toll free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., that a closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel will be held on June 20, 2007, in Room 4200E beginning at 9:30 a.m., Franklin Court Building, 1099 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. 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[FR Doc. 07–2572 Filed 5–22–07; 8:45 am] Advisory Group to the Internal Revenue Service Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division (TE/GE); Meeting BILLING CODE 4830–01–M AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Art Advisory Panel—Notice of Closed Meeting Internal Revenue Service, Treasury. ACTION: Notice of closed meeting of Art Advisory Panel. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel will be held in Washington, DC. DATES: The meeting will be held June 20, 2007. PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 13, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven J. Pyrek, Director, TE/GE Communications and Liaison; 1111 Constitution Ave., NW.; SE:T:CL—Penn Bldg; Washington, DC 20224. Telephone: 202–283–9966 (not a tollfree number). E-mail address: Steve.J.Pyrek@irs.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 23, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29040-29041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2572]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Program; Availability of 2008 
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 the grant application package and guidelines (Publication 
3319) for organizations interested in applying for a Low Income 
Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grant for the 2008 grant cycle (January 
1, 2008, through December 31,

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2008). The IRS will award a total of up to $6,000,000 (unless otherwise 
provided by specific Congressional appropriation) to qualifying 
organizations, subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code 
section 7526, for LITC matching grants.

DATES: Grant applications for the 2008 grant cycle must be postmarked 
or filed electronically by July 6, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Send completed grant applications to: Internal Revenue 
Service, Taxpayer Advocate Service, LITC Program Office, TA:LITC, 
Attention: LITC Applications, 1111 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 1034, 
Washington, DC 20224. Copies of the 2008 Grant Application Package and 
Guidelines, IRS Publication 3319 (Rev. 5-2007), can be downloaded from 
the IRS Internet site at www.irs.gov/advocate or ordered from the IRS 
Distribution Center by calling 1-800-829-3676. Applicants can also file 
electronically at www.grants.gov. For applicants applying through the 
Federal Grants Web site, the Funding Number is TREAS-GRANTS-052008-001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The LITC Program Office at 202-622-
7186 (not 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 per year 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 or who have limited English proficiency of their 
taxpayer rights and responsibilities. Qualified organizations must 
provide these services for free or for a nominal fee. 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 cycle. 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 notify each applicant by mail of whether 
they were awarded a grant no later than November 30, 2007.

Selection Considerations

    Applications that pass the eligibility screening process will be 
numerically ranked based on the information contained in each 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 also be 
eligible to apply for a LITC grant if they meet the criteria and 
qualifications outlined in the 2008 Grant Application Package and 
Guidelines. 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. In addition to the criteria and 
qualifications outlined in the 2008 Grant Application Package and 
Guidelines, to foster parity regarding clinic availability and 
accessibility for taxpayers nationwide, the IRS will consider the 
geographic areas served by applicants as part of the decision-making 
process.

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: 
Shawn Collins, Internal Revenue Service, Taxpayer Advocate Service, 
LITC Program Office, TA:LITC, 1111 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 1034, 
Washington, DC 20224.

Nina E. Olson,
National Taxpayer Advocate, Internal Revenue Service.
[FR Doc. 07-2572 Filed 5-22-07; 8:45 am]
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