Generally, Tax Attorneys help individuals: (i) understand their tax obligations (both state and federal), (ii) minimize tax liabilities and maximize refunds, (iii) ensure compliance with tax laws, and (iv) assist with appeals and resolving disputes with the IRS. Their expertise of complex tax codes and regulations can help clients navigate the confusing tax system and make informed decisions for ideal financial outcomes while staying within legal boundaries. 

Our Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) assists low income individuals who have a tax dispute with the IRS, and provides education and outreach to low income taxpayers and individuals who speak English as a second language (ESL).

Know your taxpayer rights with the IRS – click here.

Don’t hesitate to exercise your rights and comply with your tax obligations. Doing so will help you avoid unnecessary late fees or penalties.

IMPORTANT: THERE ARE A LOT OF SCAMMERS OUT THERE CLAIMING TO BE FROM THE IRS TO FRIGHTEN YOU INTO HANDLING OVER SOME OF YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY.  THE IRS WILL NOT CONTACT YOU BY TELEPHONE, EMAIL, TEXT, OR SOCIAL MEDIA. THE IRS DOES NOT WORK WITH THE LOCAL POLICE TO ARREST YOU IF YOU OWE TAXES. HERE IS INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN REPORT THESE ILLEGAL AND FRAUDULENT CONTACTS:  https://www.irs.gov/privacy-disclosure/report-phishing

The Low-Income Tax Clinic helps Northern Virginia residents resolve issues with the IRS and related issues with the Virginia Department of Taxation (VDT) for free!  We offer free consultations on tax issues to individual taxpayers regardless of income level, and, if you qualify, we may be able to help you by providing full legal representation. We also help low-income taxpayers by providing advice, filling out forms, and responding to IRS notices and letters.  

Podemos ayudarlo a navegar por el sistema tributario en español también.  

Who qualifies for full representation? 

• You must be an individual Virginia resident or sole proprietor 
• Your tax liability must be less than $50,000 for each year 
• Your total annual family income must not exceed the amounts listed on the IRS LITC eligibility page, which can be found here. 

Lots of information is available on IRS.gov website, and many answers to frequently asked questions can be found here.

Para leer el sitio web del IRS en español, haga clic aquí.