Opportunity
Pennsylvania eMarketplace #6100066320
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Solicits Qualified Low-Income Tax Clinic Services
Posted
July 17, 2023
Respond By
July 31, 2023
Identifier
6100066320
NAICS
541199
This opportunity from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue seeks a Qualified Low-Income Tax Clinic (LITC) to assist low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers with state tax issues. - Government Buyer: - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue - Office of Taxpayers Rights Advocate - Services Requested: - Pro bono tax representation and dispute resolution for low-income taxpayers - Taxpayer education on rights and responsibilities - Analysis of issues affecting low-income taxpayers - Case management and detailed reporting (mid-point and final status reports) - Requirements: - Clinic must have a physical office in Pennsylvania - Clinic Director responsible for overall management - Staff or pro bono panel members must be admitted to practice before Pennsylvania Courts - Strict confidentiality of taxpayer information - Only pre-existing LITCs with a federal LITC grant for the same period are eligible - No overlapping Department funding allowed - Deliverables: - Mid-point report due by February 1 - Final report due by June 1, covering work through May 15 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based solicitation.
Description
This solicitation is for the development of a Low-Income Tax Clinic (LITC) to assist low-income Pennsylvania taxpayers with state tax issues. The Qualified LITC will provide materials, services, skills, supervision, and necessary tools to resolve tax disputes and educate taxpayers on their rights and responsibilities. The project duration is 10 months, and the clinic must provide mid-point and final status reports. The work location is the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue in Harrisburg, PA.