Hawai'i Federal Tax Clinic

Approved United States Tax Court Clinical, Student Practice & Calendar Call Program

1001 Bishop St. | near Hawai'i Capital Historic District | Suite 2685A | Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813 | +1 (808) 202-2274

Hawai'i Federal Tax Clinic

Serving the islands of Kaua'i, o'ahu, moloka'i, lana'i, mau'i and hawai'i

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Samir Bitar E.A. MBA | Corporate Relations

We are dedicated to serving the needs of our local Hawaiian communities. From providing consultations to those in need of help so they can remain in compliance to offering educational programs and legal support services, We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those who come to us to help solve IRS problems. By supporting Hawai'i Federal Tax Clinic, you are supporting your community and helping to build a brighter future for all Hawaiian low-income taxpayers. We ask that you please help by making an annual contribution to our cause. Your corporate gift of $10,000, $25,000 or $50,000 can go a long way towards helping us to provide free legal representation for those who cannot afford to hire tax counsel. Please, respond to our solicitations for your donations to help our cause.

Contact: donations@hawaiifedtax.org

"The companies that conduct their businesses on the islands are the backbone of Hawaii's economy."

Tax Litigation Counsel

Authorized Pro Bono Student Rep

Louis B. 'LB' Carpenter III is a CPA and United States Tax Court Practitioner. He coordinates pro bono representation as Tax Litigation Counsel to Hawai'i Federal Tax Clinic. In 2024, he was appointed Assistant Professor at the Tax Law Institute at Washington DC. He has been in Federal Tax Practice for more than 30 years. He litigates and

Louis B. 'LB' Carpenter III is a CPA and United States Tax Court Practitioner. He coordinates pro bono representation as Tax Litigation Counsel to Hawai'i Federal Tax Clinic. In 2024, he was appointed Assistant Professor at the Tax Law Institute at Washington DC. He has been in Federal Tax Practice for more than 30 years. He litigates and provides support to trial attorneys and is often called upon to articulate his knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code as an expert witness. He is a Certified Financial Planner. He trained at the Tax Law Institute where he was named a Judicial Merit Scholar. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Accounting from the University of Miami in Florida. He is a co-founder of the Hawaii Federal Tax Clinic and is a member of its Board of Directors.

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Authorized Pro Bono Student Rep

Kathryn Franklin is business manager for the free clinic and U S. Tax Court Apprentice at the Tax Law Institute at Washington DC. She is registered in the Tax Bar Prep and Apprenticeship Program and is a candidate for admission to the Tax Court bar. She also is seeking approval to practice before the IRS as an enrolled agent. A specialist

Kathryn Franklin is business manager for the free clinic and U S. Tax Court Apprentice at the Tax Law Institute at Washington DC. She is registered in the Tax Bar Prep and Apprenticeship Program and is a candidate for admission to the Tax Court bar. She also is seeking approval to practice before the IRS as an enrolled agent. A specialist in tax accounting, bookkeeping, finance, mortgage banking and construction management, she is a rare find.. Known to her friends and associates as 'Kat', she is an owner and operator of a Montana ranch and hay production enterprise. Kat holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in agricultural business management and auditing and accounting. She is one among five admittees to the exclusive TLI Tax Bar Prep & Apprenticeship Program.

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Authorized Pro Bono Student Rep

Jeffrey Thompson is an EA and United States Tax Court Apprentice at the Tax Law Institute at Washington DC. He is the team leader and a 2024-2025 Faculty intern and current participant in the U.S. Tax Court Litigation and Trial Practice Program at TLI. He is expected to be admitted to practice in and before the Tax Court in November 2024.

Jeffrey Thompson is an EA and United States Tax Court Apprentice at the Tax Law Institute at Washington DC. He is the team leader and a 2024-2025 Faculty intern and current participant in the U.S. Tax Court Litigation and Trial Practice Program at TLI. He is expected to be admitted to practice in and before the Tax Court in November 2024. Known as 'Jeff' to his friends and colleagues, he holds an MBA degree as well as a M.A. degree in psychology. He leads the Pro Bono Group for the Hawai'i Federal Tax Clinic U.S. Tax Court Clinical, Student Practice and Calendar Call Program. He also is responsible for the delivery of the Clinic's Tax Education Program that broadcasts tutorials to taxpayers throughout the Hawaiian islands. He specializes in entertainment matters and small business taxation.

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