Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 461 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
Division 194 - TAX INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
Section 461-194-0020 - Administration
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
The provisions of this rule are retroactively effective January 12, 2023. Grants awarded by the Tax Infrastructure Grant Program must meet at least one of the following:
(1) Strengthen the existing network of culturally specific organizations (see OAR 461-194-0010) and culturally responsive organizations (see OAR 461-194-0010) that provide tax preparation;
(2) Expand organizational capacity in geographically diverse areas of Oregon to improve access to tax navigation and tax preparation services;
(3) Improve the recruitment and retention of qualified tax preparers;
(4) Strengthen the technology resources and training systems available to tax preparers and volunteers; or
(5) Strengthen taxpayer outreach, education, and connections to communities by culturally specific organizations and culturally responsive organizations that provide tax navigation and preparation services.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 411.060 & HB 4117 (Oregon 2022 short session)
Statutes/Other Implemented: HB 4117 (Oregon 2022 short session)