The Community Tax Law Project

The Community Tax Law Project (CTLP) provides free legal help to Virginia’s low wage families and individuals experiencing economic harm because of a tax problem. Our services directly strengthen the financial stability of working families and ensure that all Virginians receive fair and equal treatment in tax disputes.

“It brought comfort to know someone profes-sional was on my side. The natural feeling connected with the IRS is FEAR. You put my mind and heart at ease.”

J.M.
Verona, VA

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- Have you received a letter from the IRS or Virginia Department of Taxation? Don’t panic! CTLP’s tax clinic may be able to help you.
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See the Latest Issue of the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Program Report

The LITC Program Report describes how clinics nationwide have assisted thousands of low income taxpayers and explains how this work helps to ensure the fairness and integrity of the tax system.

National Taxpayer Advocate Releases Report to Congress

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson has released her 2016 Annual Report to Congress. In the three volume report, released on January 10, 2017, Olson examined the IRS “Future State” plan and made recommendations for a more taxpayer-centric approach.

Announcing CTLP’s 2016-17 Sponsors

The following generous law and accounting firms have signed on to support CTLP’s work.

Platinum:
HUNTON & WILLIAMS

Gold:
LeCLAIR RYAN

Silver:
DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN
KEITER
McGUIREWOODS
WILLIAMS MULLEN

Please Join Us in Honoring our 2016 Pro Bono Volunteers

CTLP has long recognized that the backbone of our program to protect the rights of Virginia’s low- and moderate-income taxpayers is the strong and continuous support we receive from the tax professionals – attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents – who comprise our Pro Bono Panel. Their generosity enables us to provide assistance to approximately 1,000 taxpayers annually. The following tax professionals, advisers, law student interns, and administrative volunteers who have assisted CTLP clients during the past year are representative of the commitment and generosity shared by all of CTLP’s volunteers.

Know Your Rights as a Taxpayer

Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS. Explore your rights and the IRS’s obligations to protect them.