Assisting Low-Income Taxpayers as a Pro Bono Attorney

Sponsored by the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program and Idaho Legal Aid Services

1.5 CLE credits

Length: Approx. 2 hours

Cost: FREE with a volunteer commitment to the IVLP or $25.00

Please contact the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Director, Jennifer Schindele, BEFORE ordering this video to get a registration code to watch for free.

In celebration of Pro Bono Week, the Idaho Volunteer Attorneys Program and Idaho Legal Aid Services are hosting a free 1.5-hour CLE designed to familiarize non-tax attorneys with tax laws that affect low-income people. The CLE will provide an overview of federal tax issues common to clients seeking legal aid. Attendees will learn about various pro bono opportunities and will be asked to register as a volunteer with IVLP. Join us and learn new skills while helping the community!

Program Agenda

Who are we and why we need you

Earned Income Tax Credit and Dependency Issues

          Kathy Hurley,  Boise State University & John Hinton, University of Idaho Law School

Identity Theft and Tax Preparer Fraud

          Christen Lewis, Idaho Tax Commission

Innocent and Injured Spouse Relief

          Kathy Hurley,  Boise State University

IRS Collections Procedures & Collection Alternatives

          John Hinton, University of Idaho Law School