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Don't Pay to Borrow Your Own Money You should pick your tax filing options VERY carefully. Read this flyer to learn how "rapid refunds," "express money," "instant refunds," and similar schemes actually charge you for your own money.
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By: Legal Services Alabama
What to Look for in a Tax Preparer
Do you get someone else to do your tax returns for you? Read this document to find out who to use, what to avoid, and more.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Taxes: What You Need to Know
(Separate Website)
Toolkit includes:
Understand basic tax information
Determine if you need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Learn about special tax credits
Help prevent identity theft
Understand why it's important to follow the tax laws
Learn more about the tax end of starting a small business
Understand your options when you owe the IRS money
Get your tax refund quickly and fairly
By: IRS/Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)
Have You Recently Moved? Be Sure You Get Your Tax Refunds, EITC Checks or Stimulus Payments
Have you recently moved? Make sure you keep getting your important mail! Read this document to learn the easy way to notify the IRS of your address change.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Are You a New U.S. Taxpayer? Should You File a Tax Return? I am new to working and paying taxes in the U.S. - why should I file a tax return? Who can get a tax refund? What is my status? Am I a Resident or Nonresident Alien? Answers to these questions and much more are in this document.
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By: Legal Services Alabama
How to File a Tax Return Without a Social Security Number Don't have a Social Security Number? Read this brochure to find out how to get an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) so you can file a tax return.
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By: Legal Services Alabama
The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic of Legal Services Alabama
Have you gotten a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) telling you that your tax return is being audited or examined? Have you received a letter from the IRS about your Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? Did you expect a refund that you did not get? For these tax issues and more, LSA's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic may be able to help you - read this document to find out how or call 1-866-456-4995).
By: Legal Services Alabama
What is the Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)?
(Separate Website)
What is an ITIN? What does it look like? Does it let me get Social Security benefits? Can I use an ITIN to get work? Read this document for answers to these questions and more. Read this in: Español
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By: National Employment Law Project
Don't Miss Out!!! Take Advantage of All the Benefits Available to You
Should you be getting child support? Do you qualify for food stamps? Can your children get free or low-cost health insurance? Can you get a lower telephone bill? Do you need help filing your income taxes? Read this for information about 10 often-overlooked benefits available to many low-income people.
By: Legal Services Alabama
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