Center For Taxpayer Rights is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (R19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center For Taxpayer Rights employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Taxpayer Rights is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Center For Taxpayer Rights generated $1.3m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ADVANCING TAXPAYER RIGHTS IN THE US AND INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TAXPAYER RIGHTS, THE LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC SUPPORT CENTER, EFFECTIVE TAX ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS, THE TAXPAYER RIGHTS DIGEST AND WEBSITE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EFFECTIVE TAX ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS/PROJECTS: THIS INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE PROTECTION OF TAXPAYER RIGHTS, TAXPAYER KNOWLEDGE, AND TAX ADMINISTRATION POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO INCREASE VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AND TRUST, PARTICULARLY WITH RESPECT TO UNDERSERVED OR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. PROGRAMMING AND PROJECTS INCLUDE TAX CHATS!, WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES, EFFECTIVE TAX ADMINISTRATION BRIEFS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS, AMICUS BRIEFS IN COURTS IN CASES RAISING IMPORTANT TAXPAYER RIGHTS ISSUES, FOIA REQUESTS, TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND THE CENTER'S WEBSITE AND ITS NEWSLETTER, TAXPAYER RIGHTS DIGEST.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TAXPAYER RIGHTS (ICTR): THE CENTER ORGANIZES AND CONVENES AN ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TAXPAYER RIGHTS. THE ICTR BRINGS TOGETHER SCHOLARS, PRACTITIONERS, AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FROM OVER 40 COUNTRIES TO DISCUSS AND EXPLORE HOW TO PROMOTE, ENHANCE, AND PROVIDE TAXPAYER RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS. IN 2023, THE CENTER HELD ITS CONFERENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHILE IN SANTIAGO,CHILE; THE CONFERENCE WAS ALSO LIVE-STREAMED, WITH SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. THE THEME OF THE CONFERENCE WAS "ACCESS TO JUSTICE: JUDICIAL REVIEW AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION." JUDGES, TAX AGENCY OFFICIALS, ACADEMICS AND PRACTITIONERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD PARTICIPATED. EACH OF THE CONFERENCES INCLUDES A PRE- OR POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP OR ROUNDTABLE FOR PERSONS WORKING FOR OR INTERESTED IN ESTABLISHING LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINICS AND TAXPAYER ADVOCATE/OMBUDS OFFICES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTRIES. VIDEOS AND MATERIALS OF THE CONFERENCE PANELS ARE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON THE CENTER'S WEBSITE AND YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC SUPPORT CENTER: THE CENTER SUPPORTS LITCS IN THE US AND INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH ITS LITC SUPPORT CENTER. THE CENTER WORKS WITH ACADEMICS AND PRACTITIONERS IN OTHER COUNTRIES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN CREATING LITCS, AND ALSO WORKS WITH TAX AGENCIES IN THOSE COUNTRIES TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT LITCS. IN THE US, THE CENTER ALSO HOSTS A WEEKLY LITIGATION STRATEGY CALL WITH US LITCS TO COORDINATE LITIGATION AND IDENTIFY EMERGING ISSUES. THE CENTER IS DEVELOPING A NATIONWIDE PRO BONO REFERRAL NETWORK, THROUGH ITS APPLICATION, LITC CONNECT, WHICH MATCHES UP VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS WITH SMALL, RURAL AND OTHER LITCS THAT DO NOT HAVE MANY VOLUNTEERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE LITC SUPPORT CENTER WEBSITE, WWW.LITCSUPPORTCENTER.ORG, NOT ONLY HOSTS LITC CONNECT BUT PROVIDES RESOURCES AND TRAINING FOR LOW INCOME TAXPAYERS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nina E Olson Exec Director, Director, Treasurer, Asst Sec'y | OfficerTrustee | 55 | $159,009 |
T Keith Fogg Director, President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Atkinson Director, Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leslie Book Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alice Abreu Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alice Thomas Professor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $125,406 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,080,247 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,300 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,205,653 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $50,675 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,256,328 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $159,010 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $224,620 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,204 |
Other employee benefits | $38,593 |
Payroll taxes | $31,221 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $116 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,334 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $432,314 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,255 |
Information technology | $14,992 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,138 |
Travel | $76,628 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $34,818 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,789 |
Insurance | $3,084 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,065,460 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $756,072 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,806 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $401 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $46,747 |
Total assets | $805,026 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $240,756 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $240,756 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $351,677 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $212,593 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $805,026 |
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Center For Taxpayer Rights Washington, DC | $805,026 | $1,256,328 |
The Leadership Center For Attorney General Studies Washington, DC | $963,660 | $1,112,299 |
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Justice And Equality Washington, DC | $387 | $0 |