The UGA Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC), an IRS grant funded program, may be able to help if you have a dispute with the IRS. The LITC provides free and confidential tax dispute assistance to income-eligible taxpayers in Athens and surrounding counties.
Our Services
- We assist taxpayers who have received a Notice of Levy or Notice of Filing of Federal Tax Lien.
- We support taxpayers who are being audited by the IRS Examination function in connection with their individual tax liabilities.
- We help taxpayers settle tax debts or secure installment agreements.
- We work very closely with the UGA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that may handle the tax return amendment part of the controversy.
We Assist Taxpayers Affected by Issues Related To
- Identity Theft
- Installment Agreement
- Earned Income Tax Credit
- Audit, Lien, and Levy
- Deficiency Notice
- Offer in Compromise
- Innocent Spouse Claim
- Appeal
The UGA LITC is committed to uphold the standards of reasonable accommodation and reasonable modification as adopted by the UGA Equal Opportunity Office. Please let the UGA LITC staff know if you require an accommodation to access our services. More information at https://eoo.uga.edu.
How to Best Use the LITC
- Current income records such as pay stubs, receipts or 1099s
- All letters, notices, bills or correspondence from the IRS
- A copy of ALL letters you wrote to the IRS
- Copy of tax returns in controversy
- Copies of all tax returns filed in the last 5 years, if possible
- Any other papers that pertain to your tax dispute
- Copy of your tax transcripts, if possible
In Addition to Providing Tax Support, the UGA LITC Can
- Give presentations before community groups
- Provide promotional and educational materials on taxpayer rights
- Advise organizations and train staff who work with low income taxpayers
- Promote family and economic stability
- Relieve stress of tax debt
- Build and retain assets
Disclaimer: LITCs are independent of the IRS. This is not a recommendation by the IRS that you retain an LITC or other similar organization to represent you before the IRS. The decision to obtain representation will not result in the IRS giving preferential treatment in handling your dispute or problem. Each clinic will decide if you meet the income eligibility guidelines and other criteria before it agrees to represent you.