Low Income Taxpayer Clinics

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Low Income Taxpayer Clinics are community-based programs that provide free or low-cost assistance to low-income individuals in resolving tax disputes and understanding their rights and responsibilities under the tax law.

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Low Income Taxpayer Clinics canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf community-based program
legal aid service
nonprofit service program
taxpayer assistance program
addressesIssue barriers to access to justice in tax matters for low-income individuals
tax disputes between taxpayers and tax authorities
aimsTo improve compliance with tax laws among low-income taxpayers
increase understanding of the tax system among underserved populations
protect taxpayer rights in dealings with tax authorities
benefit enhance fairness in the tax system for low-income individuals
provide culturally and linguistically appropriate tax assistance
reduce cost barriers to professional tax representation
costStructure free services for eligible taxpayers
low-cost services for eligible taxpayers
eligibilityCriterion existence of a tax dispute or tax controversy
income below specified thresholds
focusesOn federal tax law
taxpayer responsibilities
taxpayer rights
geographicScope United States of America
surface form: United States
hasPrimaryPurpose assist low-income individuals with federal tax issues
educate taxpayers about their rights and responsibilities under tax law
help taxpayers resolve disputes with the Internal Revenue Service
organizationalForm community-based organizations
law school clinics
legal services organizations
nonprofit organizations
providesService assistance with IRS appeals
assistance with IRS audits
assistance with tax collection matters
assistance with tax litigation
outreach to low-income and English-as-a-second-language taxpayers
representation in tax controversies
taxpayer education
regulatoryContext operate in connection with federal tax administration
servesPopulation English-as-a-second-language taxpayers
individual taxpayers
low-income taxpayers
serviceType civil legal assistance
educational outreach
typicalStaff certified public accountants
enrolled agents
law students under supervision
tax attorneys

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Taxpayer Advocate Service worksWith Low Income Taxpayer Clinics