Help resolve an issue with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
LITC helps taxpayers navigate the challenges of navigating a federal tax issue
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) assist low-income individuals who have a tax dispute with the IRS and provide education and outreach to individuals who speak English as a second language (ESL).
Examples of how the LITC represents low-income taxpayers:
· Help you understand a letter from the IRS
· Tax related identity theft
· Identity Verification
· Tax transcripts and other tax records
· Installment Agreements and Payment Plans
· Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) disallowance
· Offers in Compromise
· Currently not Collectible
· Innocent Spouse Relief
· Audits
· US Tax Court
How do I find out if I qualify for LITC help?
For the 2026 calendar year, the income ceilings (250% of the federal poverty guidelines) for low-income representation are shown below. Each clinic will decide if you meet the income guidelines and other criteria before it agrees to represent you.
Low Income Tax Clinics in Southern California
Cal State University Northridge
Bookstein LITC CIinic
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330
(818) 677-3688
Herald Community
Center
Low Income Tax Clinic
715 E. Mission Rd,
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 286-2600
Taxpayer Help
Center
Low Income Tax Clinic
9029 Reseda Blvd., #209
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 366-0111
Koreatown Youth and Community Center
Low Income Tax Clinic
3727 W. 6th St., #410
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 272-2700
Pepperdine Caruso
School of Law
Low Income Tax Clinic
545 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 673-4831
Public Law
Center
Low Income Tax Clinic
601 W. Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 541-1010
Chapman University
Tax Law Clinic
Low Income Tax Clinic
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 628-2535
Good Hands
Foundation
Low Income Tax Clinic
14726 Ramona Ave., #419,
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 334-4794
Inland Counties
Legal Services
Low Income Tax Clinic
1040 Iowa Ave #109,
Riverside, CA 92507
1-888-245-4257
Legal Aid Society of
San Diego
Low Income Tax Clinic
1764 San Diego Ave., 100,
San Diego, CA 92110
1-877-534-2524
University of
San Diego
Low Income Tax Clinic
5998 Alcalá Park, BA 303,
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-7470
Client Testimonies
Jerry
Jerry, now retired, received a noticed from the IRS that he owed $12,000. LITC worked with the IRS to adjust Jerry's IRS account to "Currently non collectible" status. Through CNC, Jerry does not receive notices from the IRS nor does his debt accumulate interest.
Martina
Martina received a notice from the IRS to verify her identity. Not knowing where to start, LITC assisted her through the entire process. After completing the identity verification process with LITC, she received her federal refund.
Max
Max received a notice from the IRS that he did not report all of his income. LITC assisted with downloading his Income Transcripts from his IRS account, and referred Max to a trusted Free Tax Prep LA VITA site to amend his return. As a result, he resolved his issue with the IRS.
Diana
Diana is a single mother of two children. She was confused on why the IRS asked to verify her income and children in order to receive her Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. LITC assisted her through the process and she received her $4,500 federal refund.