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Earned Income Tax Credit
Earned Income Credit--Find Out if You Qualify
(Separate Website)
Answers to some of your questions from the IRS program about the Earned Income Credit.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Earned Income Credit--Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
This IRS webpage answers common questions about the Earned Income Credit for low-income workers
By: Internal Revenue Service
Earned Income Credit--Overview and Rules
Low-income workers can get Earned Income Credit tax refunds even if they did not pay taxes. Check out these rules to see if you qualify
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
El IRS en Español
(Separate Website)
Aquí es el sitio El IRS en Español con información del Servicio de Impuestos Internos, o IRS.
By: IRS
Head of Household Filing Status
(Separate Website)
This IRS webpage answers questions about various issues, including head of household filing status
By: Internal Revenue Service
El IRS en Español
(Separate Website)
Aquí es el sitio El IRS en Español con información del Servicio de Impuestos Internos, o IRS.
By: IRS
Free Legal Help for Federal Tax Problems
Information on how low-income taxpayers can get free legal help for their feferal tax problems. Explains the types of cases that the Louisiana Low Income Taxpayer Clinic can take.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Hurricane Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act
Summary of new tax laws that help Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims.
By: Debevoise & Plimpton
Tax Refund Garnished?
The state may take your tax refund for an old debt. You can fight this!
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
You May Have Money Coming to You: Economic Stimulus Rebate
(Separate Website)
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from the IRS about Economic Stimulus Payments
By: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
El IRS en Español
(Separate Website)
Aquí es el sitio El IRS en Español con información del Servicio de Impuestos Internos, o IRS.
By: IRS
Hurricane Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act
Summary of new tax laws that help Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims.
By: Debevoise & Plimpton
I Did Not File My Tax Return. What Can the IRS Do to Me?
Explains options and consequences for nonfilers (persons who failed to file their tax returns).
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
I Owe the IRS. What Can They Take From Me?
Explains what income and assets the IRS can take from you if you owe back taxes
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Innocent Spouse Tax Relief--Are You Eligible?
(Separate Website)
Do you owe taxes because your spouse did something wrong on your joint tax return? Innocent spouse relief could help you. Look here to see if you qualify.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Louisiana State Taxes: Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
State taxes, collections, etc.
By: La. Department of Revenue
New for 2009: Increased Tax Benefits for First-time Homebuyers
(Separate Website)
Check out this information from the IRS website about federal tax benefits for new homebuyers, including a new first-time homebuyers tax credit.
By: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Spanish Help Line for Taxes
Toll free telephone help for Spanish speaking taxpayers.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Tax Refund Garnished?
The state may take your tax refund for an old debt. You can fight this!
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
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