Low-Income Tax Clinic SouthWest

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is seeking a Qualified Low-Income Tax Clinic (LITC) to provide expertise in Pennsylvania state tax issues while maximizing a high-quality level of service. The Qualified LITC will be expected to have a proper understanding of Pennsylvania's tax laws and provide a full range of vital pro bono tax services and other dispute resolution support services for low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers with a Pennsylvania state tax dispute. The clinic will also be required to educate low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers of their rights and responsibilities and identify and analyze issues that impact low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers. • Provide representation of low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers in controversies with the Department • Operate a program to educate and inform low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers about their rights and responsibilities under the law • Provide mid-point and final status reports to the Department • Maintain a physical place of business and a permanent address • Ensure confidentiality of low-income Pennsylvania taxpayer information • Provide training sessions for Qualified LITCs on Pennsylvania tax law and procedure • Comply with the requirements outlined in the statement of work.