Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

We offer special help for special circumstances…

and advocate for our clients so their voices can be heard.

When you don’t know where else to turn, Accounting Aid Society’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic can help.

Dealing with the IRS can be intimidating, confusing and expensive – and knowing what to do, or who to turn to, can be overwhelming. If you need help resolving a dispute with the IRS and are experiencing financial difficulty, or if you speak English as a second language and need help understanding your taxpayer rights and responsibilities, you may be eligible for Accounting Aid Society’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC).

Consultation

To request a consultation, complete an application form here, or contact us at litc@accountingaidsociety.org or (313) 556-1920 ext. 1219

We can help you if:

You got a notice or letter from the IRS
You need legal help in US tax court
Your property has been taken to settle a tax debt
The IRS has denied you the Earned Income Tax Credit

You need help with an Injured or Innocent Spouse Claim
Your don’t believe you owe the amount of money the IRS is asking you to pay
You need to settle a tax debt
Your identity has been stolen

You are being audited
You need to help setting up a payment plan with the IRS

Representation and Support

We ensure low-income and ESL taxpayers are treated fairly by providing pro bono legal representation on behalf of those in dispute with the IRS.

Advocacy

We strive for fairness and integrity of the tax system by identifying and advocating for issues that impact low-income and ESL taxpayers.

Education

We provide education to taxpayers and non-native English speakers on the US tax system to help them understand and comply with their responsibilities as taxpayers, exercise their rights, and prevent disputes down the road.

Eligibility

If you need assistance in resolving a tax dispute with the IRS and are unable to afford legal representation, or if you speak English as a second language and need help understanding your rights and responsibilities as a taxpayer, you may qualify for help.

Size of Family	Income Ceiling (250% of poverty guidelines)
1	$ 36,450
2	$ 49,300
3	$ 62,150
4	$ 75,000
5	$ 87,850
6	$ 100,700
7	$ 113,550
8	$ 126,400

For each additional person, add $ 12,850

Although Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) receive partial funding from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Accounting Aid Society’s LITC, employees and volunteers are completely independent of the IRS.