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Alum Recognized for her Work with Immigrant Taxpayers

Rebecca Richman ’19, who tragically passed away in the fall of 2019, was recognized in a Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) story for her work helping immigrant families gain credits on a tax return even though they had no birth certificates.

Rebecca Richman ’19, who tragically passed away in the fall of 2019, was recognized in a Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) story for her work helping immigrant families gain credits on a tax return even though they had no birth certificates. This work was done while she was a clinic student with the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC).

“The student representative [Rebecca Richman] wrote a brilliant and beautiful letter detailing the immigrant family’s journey and explaining why the birth certificates did not exist,” the story continues. “She obtained immigration records, school records, medical records, and more to show that the taxpayers met the relationship and residency tests required for eligibility for the credits claimed on their return.”

Rebecca’s work with the LITC was significant, as “ultimately, the LITC prevailed and succeeded in obtaining a reduction in tax liability of over $12,000, demonstrating that it is important to consider alternate documentation to show eligibility for various tax credits.”

Lewis & Clark established a scholarship in Rebecca’s honor in January 2020.

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