Northeast New Jersey Legal Services-Low Income Taxpayer Project

Providing free legal services to low-income Bergen, Hudson and Passaic County residents in federal tax law matters

http://www.northeastnjlegalservices.org

Get FREE legal help for your tax problems.

The LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC (LITC) is part of Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) a private, non-profit legal services organization which provides free legal services to eligible, low-income individuals in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic Counties.

Who are We?

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services is a non-profit corporation supported with both public and private funds providing free legal services to low-income, senior and disabled residents of Bergen, Hudson and Passaic Counties in a variety of legal matters including federal income tax controversies, public benefits, housing, family, health care, employment, consume and immigration. We provide a broad array of legal services, including legal representation in court and at hearings, advocacy, legal advice and community legal education.

Our attorneys, paralegals and support staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services. We seek to assure that access to the judicial system is not denied to individuals within our service areas simply because they cannot afford a private attorney.

The LITC and its employees and volunteers are not affiliated with the IRS.  A taxpayer’s decision to use the LITC will not affect the taxpayer’s rights before the IRS.

We speak Spanish and can arrange for translators to assist clients in many other languages.

How can we help?

The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic provides assistance with federal income tax controversies related to:

*Earned Income Tax Credit

*Child Tax Credit

*Innocent Spouse Relief

*Help Preventing Tax Levies & Collections

*Hardship Waiver for Senior Citizens

*Challenges to Tax Liability

*Information about ITINs

*Employee/Independent Contractor Issues

*Representation in U. S. Tax Court

*Resolving Identity Theft Problems

*Other IRS Disputes

What should you do if you need an Attorney?

Contact us! We will determine if you are financially eligible for our services and also whether you have the type of legal problem we handle. If eligible, one of our case handlers will discuss with you the best course of action. We also will make special arrangements for the homebound and people with disabilities.

Even, if you are not eligible, we will make sure you are referred to an agency that may be able to help you. We are also available to speak to community groups.

Do you have a legal problem?

If so, please contact your local county office:

NNJLS-Bergen County Division

190 Moore Street, Suite 100

Hackensack, NJ  07601

Phone: (201) 487-2166

Fax: (201) 487-3513

NNJLS-Hudson County Division

574 Summit Avenue

Jersey City, NJ  07306

Phone: (201) 792-6363

Fax: (201) 798-8780

NNJLS-Passaic County Division

152 Market Street, 6th Floor

Paterson, NJ  07505

Phone: (973) 523-2900

Fax: (973) 523-9002

http://www.northeastnjlegalservices.org

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services is an equal opportunity affirmative action agency and provides services without regard to race, color, gender, age, disability, religion, natural origin or sexual orientation.

Disclaimer: This information was taken from the Northeast New Jersey Legal Services pamphlet and I give them full credit for it. Please call or email the above numbers for more information on the program.