Community Tax Law Project

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

Who We Serve

Area(s): Statewide

Cirumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

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

200

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: Yes

Does this organization provide 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