For many low-income individuals,  filing taxes may be a daunting task, and many may even choose to avoid interacting with the IRS altogether due to negative experiences. However, not filing taxes may mean missing out on crucial refunds and benefits..

From low-income taxpayer clinics in communities to organizations and initiatives such as VITA, GetYourRefund and Code For America, there are a multitude of pro bono opportunities for tax attorneys to get involved in to ensure taxpayers receive the benefits they deserve.

According to Jaclyn Roeing, an attorney at Skadden who volunteers with Community Tax Aid in Washington, D.C., “One of the key benefits of pro bono work is the opportunity to give back to your community and to use the skills you develop as a lawyer for clients that would otherwise not have representation at all, and that you might never get to engage with.”

Don’t miss this Spotlight Series episode of GILTI Conscience as we sit down with Jaclyn to discuss how engaging in pro bono work as a tax attorney benefits both communities and attorneys, and how you can get involved.

💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: Jaclyn Roeing

What she does: Jaclyn is a lawyer at Skadden whose work focuses on tax controversy and litigation. She dedicates a significant amount of her time to pro bono work, representing the interests of low-income individuals and volunteering her time with Community Tax Aid in Washington, D.C.

Organization: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

Words of wisdom: “One of the key benefits of pro bono work is the opportunity to give back to your community and to use the skills you develop as a lawyer for clients that would otherwise not have representation at all, and that you might never get to engage with. And there are plenty of those opportunities in tax.”

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