ORS 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]
Source:
Section 409.711 — Grants for providing tax assistance, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.html (accessed May 26, 2025).