The Tax Assistance Public Service (TAPS) endowment fund was created in 2014 to provide stable, long-term funding for tax-related public service programs for underserved taxpayers. TAPS is funded by individual donations and provides financial support primarily for the Christine A. Brunswick Public Service Fellowship.
The Tax Assistance Public Service (TAPS) Endowment Fund
Christine A. Brunswick Public Service Fellowship
This program provides two-year fellowships for recent law school graduates to work with non-profit organizations providing tax-related legal assistance to underserved communities.
Janet Spragens Pro Bono Award
The Tax Section recognizes individuals and law firms each year for outstanding and sustained achievements in pro bono activities in tax law through the Janet Spragens Pro Bono Award.
Tax Section Pro Bono Programs
Through free trainings, resources to assist and connect Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic attorneys, access to pro bono opportunities, comments on government regulations, and much more, the Tax Section seeks to increase the profile of pro bono work, expand access to tax assistance and create a more equitable and just tax system.
Pro Bono Webinars, Publications and Listserv
Through the Pro Bono & Tax Clinic Committee, the Section is please to offer access to the Pro Bono Listserv, publications, free program recordings, and CLE and non-CLE sessions on a wide range of topics.
Comments to the Government
The Tax Section, through its Pro Bono & Tax Clinics Committee regularly comments on proposed regulations and other government action impacting low-income taxpayers.
The ABA Fund for Justice and Education (FJE)
The FJE is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the American Bar Association responsible for supporting its law-related public service, policy, and education programs. All charitable gifts and grants are received through the FJE and allocated directly to TAPS. Your donations allow TAPS to continue to provide tax-related assistance to those who most need it. We hope you consider donating and supporting this effort!
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