Tax Law
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Tax Law Project
Manager: Shirley Peng
Legal Aid of Nebraska’s Tax Law Project works to ensure the fairness and integrity of the tax system for low-income taxpayers by educating about taxpayer rights and responsibilities, by providing free representation in tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and by identifying and advocating for issues impacting low-income taxpayers.
Tax law can be confusing and hard to understand, and working with the IRS can be difficult.
If you are having problems with the IRS, the Tax Law Project may be able to help!
Tax consultation is available regardless of income and assets. Taxpayers whose incomes do not exceed 250% of the federal poverty guidelines may qualify for IRS controversy representation. The amount in controversy for any tax year generally should not exceed $50,000.
The Tax Law Project does not prepare tax returns.
Common Legal Issues We Help With
The Tax Law Project handles a wide variety of IRS tax matters, including but not limited to:
Collections, including levies/garnishments and tax liens
Representation in the United States Tax Court
Examinations/Audits
Protecting Taxpayer rights
Settlements/Offer in Compromise
Appealing IRS decisions
Innocent Spouse Relief for victims of domestic abuse
Identity Theft
How We Help:
We provide information, referrals, advice, self-help services, limited assistance and representation to qualifying low-income individuals with tax issues. The type of assistance we provide depends upon your situation, the legal issue and Legal Aid’s resources. Our services are free to those who qualify.
Tax consultation is available regardless of income and assets. Taxpayers whose incomes do not exceed 250% of the federal poverty guidelines may qualify for IRS controversy representation. The amount in controversy for any tax year generally should not exceed $50,000.
How to apply for Services:
Call one of our toll-free numbers
Click here to see our toll-free numbers
