Virginia

Community Tax Law Project

http://www.ctlp.org

Who We Are

The Community Tax Law Project (CTLP) is a 501(c)(3) Virginia corporation founded in 1992. Its primary mission is to provide low-income Virginia taxpayers with pro bono representation in federal and state tax disputes and to educate low-income individuals about their rights and responsibilities as U.S. taxpayers. CTLP accomplishes its mission through a panel of volunteer attorneys and accountants and an in-house legal staff.  The Project screens clients for financial eligibility and case merit; it then discusses the case with a volunteer from the client's geographic area prior to making the referral. CTLP also provides assistance to nonprofit organizations located in the Richmond and Central Virginia area whose mission is to assist low-income individuals. CTLP's nonprofit services are restricted to assisting these groups with drafting articles of incorporation and bylaws, applying for recognition of tax-exempt status, and brief advice during the start-up phase. CTLP also assists established organizations that cannot afford tax counsel with more complex tax issues

How to Get Help

You can contact this organization by:

Phone Number
804-358-5855 or 800-295-0110
Hours
Monday
9:00 - 5:30
Tuesday
9:00 - 5:30
Wednesday
9:00 - 5:30
Thursday
9:00 - 5:30
Friday
9:00 - 5:30
Documents

All tax related documentation presented after intake completed.

Waiting List

Waiting List depends on time of year.

Who We Serve

Area(s)
Statewide

CTLP does have a Spanish Line. Please call the main telephone number and press extension 3. Interpreter will contact individual.

Other language interpreters provided as needed.

Income Guidelines

Individual case acceptance based on merit

Court costs

Your family's income should be at or below the following percentage of the federal poverty level
250
Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?
YES
Does this organization provides access for the hearing impaired?
YES

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
  • Full Legal Representation
  • Brief Advice
  • Pro Se Legal Clinic
  • Self-Help Materials
Description of Services

Representation in tax controversies with the IRS and Virginia Dept of Taxation (such as collection issues, non-filers, tax courts, etc).
Generally any self-help questions relating to tax issues.
CTLP go to US Tax Courts in Richmond and Roanoke and advise pro se litigants at calendar call.
please go to www.ctlp.org for EIC, Filing Your Return and many other self-help materials.
Educational outreach sesssions conducted within the Virginia Community to English and Spanish speaking residents for tax rights and responsibilities.

Emergency Instructions

What is an Emergency? 1. Garnishments of wages or benefits by tax agency.
2. When the tax payer receives a certified letter in the mail from the tay agency notifying them of a deadline.

Call between 9:00-5:30 Monday through Friday

General Contact Information

Address
Community Tax Law Project
P.O. Box 11322 (map)
Richmond , VA 23230
Phone
(804) 358-5855
Toll Free
800-295-0110
Fax
(804) 353-6968
Website
http://www.ctlp.org
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