Section 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: (e) Are non-English-speaking.(g) Are 65 years of age or older.Added by 2022 Ch. 67, § 1