What Is A Low Income Taxpayer Clinic?
Alumni Turn Experience into Expertise at Low Tax Clinics Across from www.law.du.edu A Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) is a specialized clinic that provides low-income taxpayers with free legal advice and representation in tax disputes. These clinics are operated by a variety of non-profit organizations, universities, and law firms. Their goal is to help taxpayers who cannot afford to hire a professional tax preparer or attorney to handle their tax issues. The LITC program was established in 1998 by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide free legal help to low-income taxpayers who are facing tax disputes with the IRS. What Kinds of Services Does a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Provide? A LITC can provide various services to help taxpayers resolve their tax disputes, including: providing legal advice and representation in IRS audits and appeals; negotiating installment payment plans; helping taxpayers file amended returns; and representing taxpayers in U.S. Tax Court. The clini...