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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
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
Tax Help and Resources for Individuals and Families
(Separate Website)
Site includes:
Basic Tax Information
Learn about special Tax Credits
Get Tax Help
Frequently Asked Questions
By: IRS/Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)
Injured Spouse Claims
I think I may be able to file an Injured Spouse Claim with the IRS. Who can file? How and when do I file? Where do I send Form 8379? How long will it take the IRS to repond? Read this for answers to these questions and how to get help.
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By: Low Income Tax Payer Clinic (LITC) - Legal Services Alabama
IRS Form 4506 Request for Copy of Tax Return Copy of Form 4506 specially marked for Alabama/Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding
By: Internal Revenue Service
IRS Form 4506-T Request for Transcript of Tax Return Copy of Form 4506-T specially marked for Alabama/Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding
By: Internal Revenue Service
IRS Form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return Copy of Form 4868 specially marked for Alabama/Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding
By: Internal Revenue Service
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