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Low Income Taxpayer Clinic | Community Legal Aid Services

50 South Main Street, Suite 800, Akron Centre Plaza, Akron, OH 44308

Designated Parking|Lowered Elevator Controls|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
  • Serves low-income taxpayers of Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne counties who have disputes with the IRS.
  • Serves taxpayers for who English is a second language.
  • Serves taxpayers who do not already have representation in their case and who cannot afford to pay for legal representation or tax assistance. NOTE: Does not handle cases with more than $50,000 in dispute.
  • In determining eligibility, evaluates each taxpayer's situation individually. Considers factors such as: whether English is a second language, current income and income on the return, domestic violence, physical or mental disability, number of family members, and nature and complexity of the tax issue.
  • Gross household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines OR must be an older adult age 60 or over.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
Same as site hours. Online application system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(800) 998-9454
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voice | Legal HelpLine for New Clients

(330) 535-4191
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voice | For Existing Clients

Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Application process
Call the Legal HelpLine or visit the website at www.communitylegalaid.org for more information to apply for assistance.
Fees
Legal services have no fee, but there may be court costs.
Service area
Portage County, Ohio Columbiana County, Ohio Trumbull County, Ohio Medina County, Ohio Mahoning County, Ohio Stark County, Ohio Wayne County, Ohio Summit County, Ohio
Does not prepare or file tax returns. Assists low income taxpayers who are experiencing problems with the IRS. Services include (but not limited to):
  • Tax refund withheld by IRS.
  • EITC or Child Tax credit denied.
  • Refund withheld due to new spouse's debt.
  • Collection matter with IRS due to filing joint income tax return and client is divorced or legally separated.
  • A tax lien or tax levy from the IRS.
  • Overdue tax return preparation.
Last assured
02/09/2026
Providing organization
Community Legal Aid Services
Provides free civil legal services and legal advocacy for low income and older adult Ohioans in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. Helps low income and older adults achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through legal representation and the provision of information, advice, and self-help tools.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic | Community Legal Aid Services