The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is seeking a qualified Low-Income Tax Clinic (LITC) to provide pro bono tax services and dispute resolution for low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers with state tax issues. The LITC must educate taxpayers on their rights and responsibilities and identify relevant tax issues. Deliverables include midpoint and final status reports. Compensation is half of the awarded bid amount per accepted deliverable. A physical place of business is required. Confidentiality of taxpayer information is paramount.
Midpoint status reports are due on or before February 1, 2027, and final status reports are due on or before June 1, 2027. a midpoint status report shall be delivered to the department on or before the first business day in february february 1, 2027. a final status report shall be delivered to the department on or before the first business day in june june 1, 2027
For each deliverable accepted by the department and provided on or before the due date, the department will compensate the qualified LITC half of the amount awarded under the bid. For each deliverable provided to the department on or before the due date set forth herein, or the due date as adjusted by an extension, and which is accepted by the department, the department will compensate the qualified litc half of the amount awarded under the bid.
A qualified LITC must be a preexisting clinic that has been awarded a federal LITC grant for the same period and has not received funding from the department covering the same period. It must also have the capability to educate, perform, and complete services in accordance with the statement of work and have a proper understanding of Pennsylvania's tax laws. a preexisting lowincome taxpayer clinic that has been awarded a federal litc grant for the same period that covers this statement of work and has not received funding from the department covering the same period.
No payment will be made if the qualified LITC fails to provide a deliverable on or before the due date. No payment will be made if the qualified litc fails to provide a deliverable on or before the due date.
Any inappropriate disclosure of confidential information can lead to disqualification. Any inappropriate disclosure of confidential information.