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Taxpayer Rights and Education

We help with federal tax disputes and for some CA state tax issues including audits, missing refunds or payments, and tax debt payment plans.

  • Audits
  • Issues with getting tax refunds or not receiving Economic Impact Payments (EIP’s)
  • Communication issues with the IRS/FTB
  • Seek out collection alternatives to pay tax debts such as: Installment Agreements (IA), Offer in Compromise (OIC) or Currently not Collectible (CNC)
  • Preparation and representation before the United States Tax Court (USTC)

 

How To Get Help

Call to speak to our intake team, Monday through Friday 9 am – 5 pm

Call 1-877-534-2524     |     TTY 1-800-735-2929

Or send an email using the contact form.

Or come in to one of our 3 office locations.

When you come to our office, make sure you are ready to provide us:

  • Tax returns you filed or had prepared for year(s) in issue, including your most current return.
  • Copies of your most recent pay stubs or documents that show your current yearly income.
  • All correspondence to and from the IRS and Tax Court.
  • Any documents related to your case.

 

Tax Walk-In Clinic

Location: San Diego County Law Library 
1105 Front St
San Diego, CA 92101

Hours: Last Wednesday of every month 12:30 to 3:00 PM 

Services are provided on a first come, first served basis. 

Self Help Resources

For Tax filing in San Diego

While we do not help people prepare and file returns, we can usually connect you to a free organization to help you.  During the regular tax filing season, we can direct you to a volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) site. 

You can also call 2-1-1 to find the nearest VITA site or check out United Way of San Diego website for more information. 

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For State of CA tax issues

University of San Diego-School of Law State Income Tax and State Sales & Use Tax Clinics 

(619) 260-7470

Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC)

IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC)

San Diego: 880 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101 

San Marcos: 1 Civic Center Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069 

  • Must have picture ID
  • By appointment only, please call: (844) 545-5640
Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)

Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)

1 (877) ASK-TAS1 or 1 (877) 777-4778 or (949)-389-4804

Local San Diego TAS Office

Address: 701 B. St., Ste. 902, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 744-7156
Fax: (855) 796-9578

  • Taxpayer Advocates Service News and Information
IRS

Refunds and General Information

Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
1 (800) 829-1040

Taxpayers who call early are most likely to get through.

 

Economic Impact Payments (EIP’s)/Stimulus check

1 (800) 919-9835

IRS additional resources

  • IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
  • IRS FAQ’s
  • IRS Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021
  • New Federal and State tax extension to file 2023 taxes for San Diego County residents, due to CA storm relief is June 17th, 2024.  For more information, check out these links below:

    IRS 2024-51 (Updated 2/27/24)

    FTB Press Release (Updated 2/28/24)

FTB Golden State Stimulus I-II information
  • 1 (800) 852-5711

 

 

FTB Additional resources
  • Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
  • FTB Help
  • Middle Class Tax Refund (MCTR)
  • For more information and additional questions about the Middle Class Tax Refund (MCTR), please call:FTB-MCTR Customer Support line (M-F, 8-5PM) at: 1 (800) 542-9332MCTR Debit Card Questions (24/7) at: 1(800) 240-0223

    FTB-MCTR website-https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/middle-class-tax-refund/

    Or Online Help/Chat (M-F, 8-5PM)

  • New Federal and State tax extension to file 2023 taxes for San Diego County residents, due to CA storm relief is June 17th, 2024.  For more information, check out these links below:

    IRS 2024-51 (Updated 2/27/24)

    FTB Press Release (Updated 2/28/24)

Videos

TAS Correspondence Audit Examinations playlist and related tax videos by Nina Olson

This video explains what will happen in an audit.  It is far more accurate than the scare ads you hear or see on radio and TV.

 

Tax Justice Warriors Apple Podcast, Interview with LITC Managing Attorney Shahin Rahimi (December 2023)

English Ep. 195

 

Preparing for Taxes 2024

English YouTube PDF

Spanish  YouTube  PDF

 

Filing Taxes 2024: Rights and Responsibilities

English YouTube PDF

 

Request a Presentation

Our staff give presentations on a variety of issues to community groups, service providers, and others in low-income communities.

Presentation Request Form

Volunteer to Help

We can always use volunteer assistance. Please contact our pro bono team for opportunities!

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