Tax & economic

Justice Program

Our tax Program is an IRS-designated LOW-INCOME Taxpayer Clinic.

Although we receive funding from the IRS, the Clinic and its employees and volunteers are not affiliated with the IRS.  A taxpayer’s decision to seek assistance from the Clinic will not affect the taxpayer’s rights before the IRS. 

The Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic works to resolve taxpayers’ federal tax controversies and does not generally provide tax preparation services. Representation from an LITC will not result in the IRS giving preferential treatment in handling the dispute or problem and will not affect the taxpayer's rights before the IRS.

Do you need help with the IRS?

If you are in the middle of a tax controversy with the IRS, we can help. As a recognized Low Income Taxpayer Clinic with the IRS, we provide legal representation for clients throughout Indiana whose income is at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. 

We also offer educational outreach programs to inform low-income taxpayers of their tax rights and responsibilities.

We help with a variety of tax issues.

  • Underreported/disputed income

  • Collection alternatives
    Installment agreement
    Offers in compromise
    Economic hardship (CNC)

  • Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) denials

  • Innocent spouse relief

  • Tax court litigation

  • IRS exams & audits

  • IRS appeals

  • Identity theft/tax preparer fraud

  • Liens and levies

  • Cancellation of debt income

How to get Assistance

  • For help with a new case, please call LITC Senior Paralegal Kim Smith at 317-429-4146 and leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, email address, and a brief description of your legal concern. You can also email her at ksmith@nclegalclinic.org or fill out this form.

  • Para ayuda con un caso nuevo, por favor llame a la Asistente Legal Superior de la Clínica para Contribuyentes de Bajos Ingresos, Kim Smith, al 317-429-4146 y deje un mensaje de voz con su nombre completo, su número de teléfono, su correo electrónico y una breve descripción de su asunto legal. También, puede enviarle un correo electrónico a ksmith@nclegalclinic.org.