Low Income Taxpayer Clinics Herald Community Center
If you have a tax dispute with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) at Herald Community Center may be able to help.
LITC provides free and confidential legal representation and tax advice in matters involving the IRS and the State of California. We assist eligible individuals at all stages of a tax case, including audits, appeals, court proceedings, and collections.
All consultations are strictly confidential. The tax issues we handle include Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, filing status, dependent exemptions, innocent spouse relief, worker classification, and more.
How can Herald Community Center LITC help you?
- Herald Community Center LITC provides free assistance for eligible low-income taxpayers facing tax-related issues.
- LITC can assist with tax matters including audits, appeals, collections, legal procedures, and more. All consultations are strictly confidential.
- Herald Community Center is a non-profit organization. Herald Community Center LITC services are primarily handled by trained tax advisors and is completely independent of the IRS or any government tax agency.
Who qualifies for LITC services? （Eligibility is subject to both outstanding tax liability and total income limits.）
- Your tax dispute amount is less than $50,000
- Your household income (2025) falls below the following guidelines:
- Household size: 1 — Maximum annual income below $39,900
- Household size: 2 — Maximum annual income below $54,100
- Household size: 3 — Maximum annual income below $68,300
- Household size: 4 — Maximum annual income below $82,500
- For each additional household member, add $14,200 to the maximum annual income limit