Oregon § 409.711 Grants for providing tax assistance

Oregon Statutes

§ 409.711 — Grants for providing tax assistance

Oregon § 409.711

Vol.11

Title 34Human Services; Juvenile Code; Corrections

Ch.409

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 409.711 (2026).

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(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 impro

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(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.