Low-Income Taxpayer
Clinic
The ECBA Volunteer Lawyers Project Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) provides legal representation, advice, and referral services to low-income taxpayers who have disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or cannot afford to pay Federal Income taxes that are owed.
Cases Handled
We can assist you at all stages of your case, including:
Appeals
Audits
Collections
Court Matters
The LITC can also assist with most Federal Income Tax issues, including:
Negotiation or Settlement of Tax Debt
Earned Income Tax Credit verification and denials
Dependency exemption and filing status
Injured/Innocent Spouse claims
Worker classification (employee or independent contractor)
Levies and Liens
Identity Theft involving your tax return, income, or refund claims
PLEASE NOTE:
The LITC does NOT prepare client income tax returns – If you are in need of free tax preparation services, you can locate a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic near you through Free Tax Prep website.
Eligibility
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for the LITC services from our office if:
You are a resident of one of the following counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates. You must also meet income and asset eligibility requirements.
Schedule Your Appointment
If you think you may be eligible, call (716) 847-0662 x 316. Leave a message with your name, description of your tax problem, and a phone number where you can best be reached during normal business hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. A staff member will return your call as soon as possible.
Non English & Limited English speaking clients
If you are non English or limited English speaking, interpretation services can be arranged for you. PLEASE let us know while scheduling your appointment to ensure that an interpreter will be available.
You may also fill out our online intake form by clicking the link below.
Helpful Resources
Below you will find helpful resources that could answer certain tax related question you may have:
Contact us
Get in touch
Address:
438 Main Street, 7th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone:
(716) 847-0662 x 316
