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Form 13424C: Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Advocacy Information Report
IRS Form 13424-C is the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Advocacy Information Report, which documents advocacy work performed for low income or ESL taxpayers. The form requires reporting systemic issues submitted to SAMS.
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IRS Form 13424C - Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Advocacy Information Report
IRS Form 13424-C is the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Advocacy Information Report, which documents advocacy work performed for low income or ESL taxpayers. The form requires reporting systemic issues submitted to SAMS.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not repeat information included in the Interim Report on the Year-End Report.
- 2Systemic Advocacy: Omitting the SAMS issue number when reporting submissions to SAMS in Part I.
- 3Part I: Failing to include the name or date of an individual who submitted a systemic issue.
- 4Year-End Report: Repeating information already included in the Interim Report, as instructed.
- 5Media Reporting: Missing the number of potential listeners or viewers for TV/radio appearances (Part III).
Plain English
This form helps track and report the advocacy work a clinic does to promote tax fairness among low-income or English as a Second Language (ESL) individuals. Clinics use this information to document systemic issues, media appearances on TV or radio, and public service announcements about tax laws. The data collected determines the scope of services provided by LITC clinics.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2016-08-26 00:00:00
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when reporting systemic advocacy issues submitted to SAMS, written materials published, television/radio appearances made, or public service announcements aired for low income or ESL taxpayers during a specific period.
- Do not use it when filing general tax compliance information; the purpose of Form 13424-C is limited to documenting advocacy work.
- No alternative form numbers were referenced in the official source.
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The source directs users to Publication 3319 for additional information regarding reporting requirements.
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General tax filing questions
This form is specific to advocacy work, not general tax compliance matters.
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The source only provides instructions related to the content of Form 13424-C.
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Deadline or filing window
Clinics report activities twice for each grant year: an Interim Report is required for January 1 through June 30, and a Year-End Report is required for the entire period from January 1 through December 31. The source does not provide specific deadlines following the completion of these periods.
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What you need before filling it out
Systemic Advocacy Submissions
Issue number, submitter, date submitted, and brief description of issue · Part I
Published Materials
Format (Book, Magazine, etc.), author's name, date published, title, and publication details · Part II
Television/Radio Appearances
Airing dates of segment, number of potential listeners or viewers, discussion topic, and presenter details · Part III
Public Service Announcements
Number of times segment aired, potential listeners or viewers, discussion topic, and presenter · Part IV
Before you submit
- 1Verify the form includes Catalog Number 54942J.
- 2Specify if the report is an Interim Report (Jan 1–June 30) or a Year-End Report (Jan 1–Dec 31).
- 3Complete Part I by listing all systemic issues submitted to SAMS, including issue number and dates.
- 4Populate Part II with details for every written material published during the reporting period.
- 5Record all television and radio appearances in Part III, detailing airing dates and discussion topics.
- 6Account for all public service announcements in Part IV by listing the number of times aired and potential viewers.
- 7Include any additional activity details in the program narrative if they do not fit into a specific part.
How to file this form
- 1Determine if the report covers activities from January 1 through June 30 (Interim Report) or January 1 through December 31 (Year-End Report).
- 2Complete Part I by listing all systemic advocacy issues submitted to SAMS during the specified reporting period.
- 3Fill out Part II by documenting every written material published, including format and publication details.
- 4Document all media appearances in Parts III and IV, detailing dates, presenters, and topics discussed for both television/radio and PSAs.
- 5Include any remaining activity information within the program narrative section as necessary.
- 6Submit the completed form to report advocacy work performed for low income or ESL taxpayers.
Known limitations
- 1The form requires separate reporting for an Interim Report covering activities from January 1 through June 30, and a Year-End Report covering the entire grant year, January 1 through December 31.
- 2Clinics are not required to repeat information included in the Interim Report when completing the Year-End Report on Form 13424-C.
- 3If a publication was released in multiple formats (e.g., magazine and website), the filer must check one box on the form and list the other formats in the Program Narrative on Form 13424-N, line 2.ix.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current catalog number is 54942J, and the revision date listed is 4-2016; no later edition information was provided in the source.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Catalog number — confirm it reads 54942J
- Revision date — confirm the revision is Rev. 4-2016
- OMB Number — confirm it reads 1545-1648
- Reporting period — confirm if the report covers January 1 through June 30 (Interim) or January 1 through December 31 (Year-End)
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After you file
- 1The LITC Program Office uses the information reported on this form to determine the scope of services provided by clinics.
- 2Data from this form is aggregated with other reporting forms to provide program-wide statistical information about services delivered to low income or English as a Second Language (ESL) taxpayers.
- 3If additional room is necessary to provide details about the activities reported, include those details in the program narrative.
- 4The LITC Program Office will release reports filed via Form 13424-C after appropriate redactions if responding to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Sources
- SRCForm p.3 — All clinics must complete this form to report information about certain advocacy work performed during the reporting period.
- SRCForm p.3 — The grant year for reporting is January 1 through December 31 for the year in which a grant award is received.
- SRCForm p.3 — An Interim Report covers activities conducted from January 1 through June 30, and a Year-End Report covers activities from January 1 through December 31.
- SRCForm p.3 — Clinics are not required to repeat information included in the Interim Report on the Year-End Report.
- SRCForm p.1 — Part I requires listing systemic issues submitted during the reporting period to the Systemic Advocacy Management System (SAMS).
- SRCForm p.1 — Part II requires listing written materials published during the reporting period, such as books or articles.
Common confusion points
Do I have to report every single piece of advocacy work?
Yes, the form is used to report all systemic advocacy issues submitted, written materials published, television and radio appearances made, and public service announcements aired during the reporting period.
If my publication appears in multiple formats (like a magazine and website), how do I list it?
Check one box for the format on Form 13424-C and list the other formats in the Program Narrative on Form 13424-N, line 2.ix.
What defines the reporting period for this form?
The grant year is January 1 through December 31 for the year in which a grant award is received.
If I file an Interim Report, do I need to repeat all that data on the Year-End Report?
No, clinics are not required to repeat information included in the Interim Report when filing the Year-End Report.
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- The Program Narrative on Form 13424-N is referenced when listing multiple publication formats.
Questions about IRS Form 13424C
What is IRS Form 13424C used for?
This form helps track and report the advocacy work a clinic does to promote tax fairness among low-income or English as a Second Language (ESL) individuals. Clinics use this information to document systemic issues, media appearances on TV or radio, and public service announcements about tax laws. The data collected determines the scope of services provided by LITC clinics.
Who must file IRS Form 13424C?
All clinics must complete Form 13424-C.
What information does IRS Form 13424C require?
The form collects data on systemic advocacy issues submitted to the Systemic Advocacy Management System (SAMS) in Part I. It also requires documentation of television and radio appearances made during the period (Part III) and public service announcements aired (Part IV).
When is IRS Form 13424C due?
Clinics report activities twice for each grant year: an Interim Report covering January 1 through June 30, and a Year-End Report covering January 1 through December 31.
Where do I file IRS Form 13424C?
The source does not specify where to send the form; it only states that the LITC Program Office uses the information reported on this form.
How do I complete IRS Form 13424C?
First, check the appropriate box at the beginning of the form indicating if it is an Interim Report or a Year-End Report. Systemic issues must be reported in Part I using the SAMS issue number, and written materials published are listed separately.
What happens if IRS Form 13424C is filed incorrectly?
No specific penalties for incorrect filing are listed in the official source. However, reports may be released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) after appropriate redactions to ensure confidentiality of taxpayer information.
Do I have to report every single piece of advocacy work?
Yes, the form is used to report all systemic advocacy issues submitted, written materials published, television and radio appearances made, and public service announcements aired during the reporting period.
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