Assists Washington state residents who have a dispute with the Department of Revenue that is unable to be resolved through routine channels. The Advocate: -  Can help you understand the options and procedures available to resolve your issue. -  Can serve as a mediator between you, the taxpayer, and the Department. -  Committed to helping you better understand your Rights and Responsibilities as a Washington state taxpayer.   The advocate cannot change applications of law or grant relief from taxes that are legally due.   We encourage you to work with Department of Revenue employees to resolve your tax liability issues.

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney at multiple locations across King County. As of 9/2024, most clinics are telephonic, but there may be limited in-person availability in Seattle and Kent. Details will be provided to clients during intake screening. Clinic attorneys can: - Determine whether the client has a legal problem - Suggest possible options - Help answer papers, summons and requests - Provide appropriate referrals Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Assists low-income taxpayers in resolving disputes with the Internal Revenue Service. Handles tax cases at all stages, from clients under audit by the IRS, to cases before the U. S. Tax Court.  

Operates as an independent organization within the IRS and ensures that every taxpayer is treated fairly and knows and understand their rights as a taxpayer. Helps if taxpayers can't resolve their problem with the IRS and: -  The problem is causing financial difficulties. -  The taxpayer is facing  immediate threat of adverse action - The taxpayer has tried repeatedly to contact the IRS but no one has responded, or the IRS hasn't responded by the date promised.  

Provides free 45-minute to 1-hour appointments with an attorney for advice on civil legal issues such as: consumer, finance/debt, employment, housing, benefits. Appointments are required. Clinics are currently telephonic. Attorneys at the clinic are not able to provide representation.

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney. Focus is on Korean and Korean-speaking clients. Clinic attorneys can: -  Determine whether the client has a legal problem -  Suggest possible options -  Help answer papers, summons and requests -  Provide appropriate referrals   Neighborhood legal clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Provides legal advice, representation and counseling to low-income community members. Offers representation, advice and counseling without charge to low-income older adults. Assists low-income taxpayers with Federal tax problems before the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Tax Court. Represents members of the Kalispel Tribe in civil and misdemeanor criminal matters. Represents and counsels low-income individuals and families on immigration law matters, including family reunification, humanitarian protection, and citizenship advocacy. Represents and counsels LGBTQ+ community members.

Operates as an independent organization within the IRS and ensures that every taxpayer is treated fairly and knows and understand their rights as a taxpayer. Helps if taxpayers can't resolve their problem with the IRS and: -  The problem is causing financial difficulties. -  The taxpayer is facing  immediate threat of adverse action - The taxpayer has tried repeatedly to contact the IRS but no one has responded, or the IRS hasn't responded by the date promised.  

Operates a legal clinic providing a free 30-minute consultation with an attorney (60 minutes if an interpreter or other accommodation is needed) Clinic is open to all, but particular focus is on providing culturally-informed legal services in a safe and welcoming environment to individuals who identify as African American or Black. This clinic is staffed primarily by attorneys of color. Clinic attorneys can: -  Determine whether the client has a legal problem -  Suggest possible options -  Help answer papers, summons and requests -  Provide appropriate referrals   Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.