Information for Prospective Clients

Have a Tax Problem? Let us help you free of charge.

Call us to determine your eligibility and schedule an appointment for one of our clinics. Normally, we take calls on Fridays, starting at 9AM, to schedule an appointment for a clinic on the following Wednesday. The number of appointments is limited, so we recommend calling early (right after 9AM).

We are located at:

Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center
1030 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 288-7030

The Tax Clinic is part of the clinical legal program of Santa Clara University’s School of Law. We offer eligible low-income taxpayers free legal assistance with their federal tax problems. Our law students, under the supervision of an experienced attorney, assist clients in the resolution of tax problems and disputes with the Internal Revenue Service. Each case is assigned to a law student who becomes responsible for all aspects of their client's representation—from the initial interview and information intake, to case planning and research, to representation before the IRS and/or U.S. Tax Court.

All services are free of charge and all conversations are confidential. The Tax Clinic is not associated in any way with IRS or the federal or state government.

The Tax Clinic is also able to assist clients who are not fluent in English through trained interpreters. Please let us know your language requirements when you schedule an appointment for a clinic. We will do your best to meet your needs.

Among other issues, we may be able to assist with the following:

• Responding to IRS Notices
• Innocent Spouse Relief
• Earned Income Tax Credit
• Settlements of Tax Debt
• Installment Agreements
• Offers In Compromise
• Representation at Audit
• Appeals
• Representation in U.S. Tax Court
• Liens and Levies

Eligibility Qualifications:

Santa Clara Law’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic will receive federal funding in the form of a grant. 90% of our clients must meet the income guidelines below or we will jeopardize our funding. To qualify for representation, the current total household income of the taxpayer(s) for 2012 must NOT exceed the amounts listed below:

*If your family size is more than 5 persons, add $9,900 for each additional member*

The Clinic will help determine your income eligibility through our intake process. Contact us.