409.711 Grants for providing tax assistance

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409.711 Grants for providing tax assistance.

(1)The Department of Human Services shall adopt by rule a grant program to provide funding for the purposes described in subsections

(2)and

(3)of this section to culturally specific and responsive organizations, tribal governments and under-resourced rural community service organizations.

(2)Grants must be used to help low-income residents of this state by:

(a)Providing education about federal earned income tax credits and other tax benefits available to low-income individuals;

(b)Assisting residents in navigating tax systems; and

(c)Filing income tax returns.

(3)The grants must be used to:

(a)Strengthen the existing network of culturally specific and responsive tax preparation organizations;

(b)Expand organizational capacity in geographically diverse areas of this state to improve access to tax navigation and tax preparation services;

(c)Improve the recruitment and retention of qualified tax preparers;

(d)Strengthen the technology resources and training systems available to tax preparers and volunteers; or

(e)Strengthen taxpayer outreach, education and connections to communities by culturally specific and responsive tax navigation and preparation service providers.

(4)The department shall appoint a committee to advise the department in the adoption of rules for the program. The advisory committee must include one or more individuals who:

(a)Are low income.

(b)Are Black.

(c)Are Indigenous.

(d)Are people of color.

(e)Are non-English-speaking.

(f)Have a disability.

(g)Are 65 years of age or older. [2022 c.67 §1]