Call Us at: 954-765-8950 | Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Call Us at: 954-765-8950 | Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Low-Income Tax Payer

Areas of Legal Service

Low-Income Tax Payer

Legal Aid Service of Broward County provides free legal assistance to eligible residents of Broward County who are low-income tax payers. Our Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic serves the community in the following areas:

Areas of Service

  • Disagreements with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Representation on federal tax controversies before the IRS
  • Appeals and Representation in Federal Tax Courts
  • Installment agreements and settlements
  • Innocent or Injured spouse claims
  • Earned income credit disallowance
  • Reviews, Examinations, Audits
  • Collections, liens, levy

What We Don’t Do

  • We do not charge clients for services
  • We do not assist in criminal cases
  • We do not prepare or file tax returns
  • We do not provide tax advice when there is no dispute with IRS

Eligibility

  • Broward County resident
  • Household income cannot exceed 250% of the federal Poverty Level (FPL)
  • The amount in controversy must not exceed $50,000 for any taxable year
  • For eligibility questions call 954-736-2477

Intake

Clients are assisted by appointment only. To schedule an appointment please call 954-736-2477. Clients must have:

Resources

General Brochure

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
IRS Forms and Publications
Tax Court
IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service
Find Law

Note: The Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) is not a part of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the United States Tax Court or Florida Department of Revenue. Although the clinic receives funding from the IRS, the clinic and its employees and volunteers are not affiliated with the IRS and the taxpayer’s decision to use the LITC will not affect the taxpayer’s rights before the IRS. All telephone conversations and client interview/discussions are confidential and all legal services are free to eligible clients.