Congratulations to Doug Smith on the opening of the Central Pennsylvania Federal Tax Clinic (CPFTC). The clinic is located at 601 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17608-0599. Get more information at www.pataxhelp.org or call Doug Smith at (717) 299-7388 X3911.
Enelly Betancourt, staff writer for the Lancaster Newspapers reports:
Low-income taxpayers can receive free legal assistance or advice at a new taxpayer clinic.
The new Community Action Program clinic helps taxpayers who have tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service.
It also informs individuals who have a limited English proficiency about their rights and responsibilities under federal tax law.
The clinic, at CAP's 601 S. Queen St. headquarters, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Appointments are required.
"We currently provide income-tax preparation services, but there is a tremendous need in the area of tax controversy assistance," Mark Esterbrook, CAP's chief executive officer, said.
The clinic's primary goal is to prevent additional hardship among the working poor by ensuring that low-income taxpayers always have a source of free legal assistance.
"We understand that this is the first clinic of its kind between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh," Brian Sweigart, CAP communications officer, said.
Named manager of the new CAP clinic is Douglas Smith. He is one of two lawyers nationwide named public service fellows by the American Bar Association's Section of Taxation. His two-year ABA fellowship covers his salary and benefits.
Smith previously was in private practice as a tax and estate planning attorney.
Also helping to fund the clinic will be an IRS Low Income Taxpayer Clinic grant, in an amount that's yet to be determined, Sweigart said.
For information or to request an appointment, call 299-7388, ext. 3911.
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