Low Income Tax Clinic - Florida Rural Legal Services

Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
The Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) at FRLS is here to help qualified, low-income individuals resolve IRS disputes.
The Clinic handles a wide variety of tax disputes.

FRLS can provide legal representation for IRS audits, IRS appeals, and in U.S. Tax Court.
In addition, FRLS may provide legal assistance for the following:

Child Tax Credit denials
Collections of tax debts
Currently Not Collectible (CNC) Status
Dependent exemption problems
Hardship claims

Identity theft resolution
Injured spouse relief
Innocent spouse relief
Financial abuse
Tax liens, tax levies, and tax garnishments

Levies on Social Security income
Offers in Compromise (OIC)
Responding to IRS notices
Self-Employment tax issues
U.S. Income tax treaty consultation
Frequently Asked Questions
Preguntas Frecuentes
What is the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic? ¿Qué es la Clínica del Contribuyente de Bajos Ingresos?
Why Should You Contact The Tax Clinic? ¿Por qué debería ponerse en contacto con la Clínica de Impuestos?
What Tax Issues May I Have? ¿Qué problemas fiscales puedo tener?
How Do I Qualify For Services? ¿Cómo califico para los servicios?
FRLS and LITC began a three-part webinar series to help taxpayers understand their rights and options when dealing with IRS-related issues.
Filing taxes can be a yearly struggle for some or a constant source of stress for others. Errors or nonpayment can lead to costly consequences with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

FRLS - Florida Rural Legal Services recently launched its bi-weekly Facebook Live webinar series, during which Christa Page, the Low-Income Tax Clinic director, explained how taxpayers who are unable to pay their tax debt may take advantage of a number of affordable options.
Critical Support Provided by the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Tax Education
LITCs help low-income and ESL taxpayers understand their rights, navigate the tax code, and avoid disputes through workshops, seminars, and counseling.
Legal Representation
LITCs provide legal representation to individuals facing audits or collection actions, often unable to afford professional help.
Systemic Advocacy
LITCs advocate for policy changes that promote fairness and equity in the tax system, benefiting all taxpayers beyond individual cases.
LITC Informational Videos
FRLS' LITC Client Success Stories
Facebook Webinar: FRLS' LITC Explains Affordable Solutions for Those Managing IRS Debt
September 3, 2024
(FLORIDA) – Filing taxes can be a yearly struggle for some or a constant source of stress for...
FRLS' Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Provides Free Tax Assistance (La Clínica de Contribuyentes de Bajos Ingresos de FRLS Ofrece Asistencia Fiscal Gratuita)
May 7, 2024
(FLORIDA) — The Florida Rural Legal Services' Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic offers vital free tax...
Florida Rural Legal Services Provides Vital LITC info to Polk County's Indigent Health Care Program for potential clients
February 19, 2024
(POLK COUNTY, Fla.)- In a recent collaboration aimed at supporting the underserved population of...

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Florida Rural Legal Services

Florida Rural Legal Services

Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

The Clinic handles a wide variety of tax disputes.

FRLS can provide legal representation for IRS audits, IRS appeals, and in U.S. Tax Court.

In addition, FRLS may provide legal assistance for the following:

Child Tax Credit denialsCollections of tax debtsCurrently Not Collectible (CNC) StatusDependent exemption problemsHardship claims

Identity theft resolutionInjured spouse reliefInnocent spouse reliefFinancial abuseTax liens, tax levies, and tax garnishments

Levies on Social Security incomeOffers in Compromise (OIC)Responding to IRS noticesSelf-Employment tax issuesU.S. Income tax treaty consultation

Frequently Asked Questions

Preguntas Frecuentes

FRLS and LITC began a three-part webinar series to help taxpayers understand their rights and options when dealing with IRS-related issues.

Critical Support Provided by the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

Tax Education

LITCs help low-income and ESL taxpayers understand their rights, navigate the tax code, and avoid disputes through workshops, seminars, and counseling.

Legal Representation

LITCs provide legal representation to individuals facing audits or collection actions, often unable to afford professional help.

Systemic Advocacy

LITCs advocate for policy changes that promote fairness and equity in the tax system, benefiting all taxpayers beyond individual cases.

LITC Informational Videos

FRLS' LITC Client Success Stories

Child Tax Credit denials
Collections of tax debts
Currently Not Collectible (CNC) Status
Dependent exemption problems
Hardship claims

Identity theft resolution
Injured spouse relief
Innocent spouse relief
Financial abuse
Tax liens, tax levies, and tax garnishments

Levies on Social Security income
Offers in Compromise (OIC)
Responding to IRS notices
Self-Employment tax issues
U.S. Income tax treaty consultation