The Misericordia University College of Business has launched a Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic to serve residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The clinic offers free representation to low-income taxpayers involved in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Jim Pierson, J.D., CPA, dean of the College of Business, serves as the clinic director, while Richard Brogan, MBA, MS (Tax), EA, acts as the clinic’s tax specialist. Business students will assist with cases under the supervision of qualified representatives, allowing them to gain practical experience while serving the community.

The clinic’s mission is to ensure fairness and integrity in the tax system for low-income individuals and those who speak English as a second language. It aims to:

1. Provide pro bono representation in tax disputes.
2. Educate taxpayers about their rights and responsibilities.
3. Advocate for issues impacting low-income taxpayers.

“If you have received a tax notice or have unresolved issues such as audits, refund claims, collection actions, identity theft, worker misclassification, state tax concerns, or other matters, please contact us for a confidential consultation,” Pierson said.

The clinic receives matching federal and state funding to provide free services for qualifying taxpayers.

“Our goal is to advocate for low-income taxpayers so they can achieve fair resolutions to their disputes,” Pierson said. “We’re also committed to educating them about their rights and responsibilities under the tax system.”

To reach the Misericordia University Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, call (570) 674-1472 or email taxclinic@misericordia.edu. For more information, visit misericordia.edu/LITC.