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Financial Eligibility
Before assistance can be provided, clients are screened for eligiblity. Because we are funded as a “Low Income Taxpayer Clinic” (LITC), certain financial limits apply. Under no circumstances can we accept cases with more than $50,000 in dispute. In addition, clients’ income is subject to these limits:
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Number of
Household Members
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Maximum Annual
Gross Income
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1
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$24,500
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2
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$33,000
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$41,500
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$50,000
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$58,500
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$67,000
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$75,500
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8
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$84,000
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For each additional person, add $8,500
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We are required to apply these income limitations as a condition to providing this service. A limited number of exceptions can be made in unusual circumstances. Talk to our staff to see if you qualify. |
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Services Provided by the Taxpayer Assistance Clinic
The Taxpayer Assistance Clinic, operated by the Community Action Committee of Pike County, Inc., provides year-round assistance, advice and legal representation to eligible taxpayers who have disputes with the IRS or controversies over federal taxes. The clinic serves taxpayers who reside in Pike, Ross, Scioto, or Jackson county. As a federally funded Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (“LITC”), we primarily serve clients with modest income. All clients are screened for eligibility before representation or other services are provided. Clients are never charged a fee for our services, but in some instances they may be required to pay court costs, filing fees or other out-of-pocket expenses.
We do not generally provide tax return preparation services. Our grant prohibits us from providing this service unless it is ancillary to a case in which we are already representing the client.
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Types of Cases We Handle
We provide assistance with a variety of tax controversies, such as:
- Your tax return is being examined (audited) by the IRS.
- You owe a federal tax debt and are having trouble paying or are unable to pay.
- The IRS has denied you a tax credit or deduction that you think you are entitled to.
- You are asked to pay a tax debt that you think only your spouse or former spouse should have to pay.
- You are concerned because you did not timely file a tax return for a previous year.
- You are charged penalties by the IRS which you think are incorrect or not justified.
- Other disputes with the IRS or questions about your federal taxes.
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How to Get Help
If you need assistance and think you might qualify, call or stop by to schedule an appointment. For better service, please bring copies of all tax returns, IRS notices, IRS correspondence, and other relevant tax documents to your appointment.
After you visit, a determination will be made about your eligibility for assistance, and you will be notified by mail, usually within ten days. If we cannot represent you, we will try to refer you to another professional or organization who may be able to help.
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Contact Us
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Community Action Committee of Pike County
941 Market Street, P.O. Box 799
Piketon, OH 45661
Telephone: (740) 289-2371
Toll Free: (866) 820-1185
TDD: (740) 289-2608
Fax: (740) 289-4291
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