Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
MidPenn's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) provides free legal advice and representation to low-income taxpayers and taxpayers who speak English as a second language. The LITC does not provide assistance with tax preparation.
The LITC focuses on resolving disputes with the Internal Revenue Service such as:
- Helping clients in disputes with IRS audits, appeals and collection matters.
- Preventing IRS collection in cases of financial hardship.
- Helping taxpayers obtain reasonable payment agreements.
- Tax problems arising from identity theft.
- Innocent spouse cases.
The LITC also conducts educational programs on tax issues to local social service agencies and community groups. If your organization is interested in hosting an education seminar about the LITC or specific tax issues, click here.
To apply for assistance through the LITC, call 1-844-MPLS-TAX (844-675-7829).
Taxing Times Simplified
MidPenn's LITC blog provides the latest tax insights, essential tips, scam alerts, and must-know information for low-income taxpayers.
Tax Insights & Resources
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May 20, 2025 - TaxPayer Advocate Service - There are many reasons why the IRS may charge penalties on your tax account. The IRS is legally required to charge interest when you fail to pay the full amount you owe on time. Interest may also accrue on penalties. Interest, and any applicable penalties, will continue to accrue until you pay your balance due in full. Here are some of the most common penalties, information on why they may have been charged, and how to request penalty abatement (removal) if applicable.
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May 6, 2025 - Internal Revenue Service - The Dirty Dozen represents the worst of the worst tax scams.
Compiled annually, the Dirty Dozen lists a variety of common scams that taxpayers may encounter anytime but many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their returns or hire someone to help with their taxes. Don’t fall prey." -
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue provides funding to Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) to help them offer free legal aid on state tax matters. Staffed by attorneys, accountants, tax professionals and tax law students, these experts are here to help Pennsylvanians address various tax issues, including: (click the title to read more)
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April 3, 2025 - Taxpayer Advocate Service - "Social media, forums and community groups may be a great way to connect with others and even comment publicly about something, but they’re not great places to share your personal tax information."
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MidPenn's LITC YouTube playlist. You can find all our tax related videos in one place.
