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Discrimination in Housing
   GLSP Housing Law Resources
This Tool Kit provides information from Georgia Legal Services Program on Landlord/Tenant law, public housing, and other housing law for Georgia residents.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
 
  
   
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Prisoners' Rights, Prison Conditions
   Forms and Instructions for Inmates in Prison in Georgia (Separate Website)
These forms and instructions, from the web site of the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts may be used by inmates in prison in Georgia in connection with problems that may have occurred during their trials and problems that may have occurred in prison. The resources on this web site include: (1) Civil Action Form, (2) Civil Action Instructions, (2) Request to Proceed in Forma Pauperis - Civil, (3) Request to Proceed in Forma Pauperis - Habeas Corpus (4) Writ of Habeas Corpus Application, (5) Writ of Habeas Corpus- Instructions
By: Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts
  
   
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Taxes: Forms and Publications
   Free Online Filing for Federal and Georgia State Taxes (Separate Website)
The Georgia Department of Revenue has entered into an alliance with several companies to offer free on-line filing services to qualified Georgia taxpayers. Under this agreement, taxpayers can file their Georgia personal income tax returns using approved software. Some of the companies also offer free online filing for federal taxes as well. Go to this web site to find out whether you meet the companies' free filing criteria. Some of the companies may charge a fee for filing tax returns electronically or for preparing federal tax returns.
By: Georgia Department of Revenue
  
   
   I-CAN E-File Earned Income Credit Federal Tax Return Filing Module (Free) (Separate Website)
I-CAN! will help you fill out your Federal Tax forms so that you may receive your Earned Income Credit. I-CAN wil help you E-File (file your taxes electronically) with the IRS. NOTE: This module does not help you file your Georgia taxes.
By: Legal Aid Society of Orange County

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   IRS Forms and Publications (Separate Website)
You may download federal tax forms, instructions and publications from these pages of the IRS web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   State Tax Forms for All States (Separate Website)
This web page provides links to the state web sites from which each state's tax forms may be downloaded and links to state web sites where tax forms may be filled out on-line.
By: Federation of Tax Administrators
  
   
   Taxes and the Economic Stimulus Payment
Keep all of your tax refund! Apply for the earned Income Credit! Learn about filing for the Economic Stimulus Payment.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
 
  
   
   IRS Forms and Publications (Separate Website)
You may download federal tax forms, instructions and publications from these pages of the IRS web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   State Tax Forms for All States (Separate Website)
This web page provides links to the state web sites from which each state's tax forms may be downloaded and links to state web sites where tax forms may be filled out on-line.
By: Federation of Tax Administrators
  
   
   IRS Forms and Publications (Separate Website)
You may download federal tax forms, instructions and publications from these pages of the IRS web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   State Tax Forms for All States (Separate Website)
This web page provides links to the state web sites from which each state's tax forms may be downloaded and links to state web sites where tax forms may be filled out on-line.
By: Federation of Tax Administrators
  
   
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Taxes: Estate and Gift Taxes
   Free Online Filing for Federal and Georgia State Taxes (Separate Website)
The Georgia Department of Revenue has entered into an alliance with several companies to offer free on-line filing services to qualified Georgia taxpayers. Under this agreement, taxpayers can file their Georgia personal income tax returns using approved software. Some of the companies also offer free online filing for federal taxes as well. Go to this web site to find out whether you meet the companies' free filing criteria. Some of the companies may charge a fee for filing tax returns electronically or for preparing federal tax returns.
By: Georgia Department of Revenue
  
   
   I-CAN E-File Earned Income Credit Federal Tax Return Filing Module (Free) (Separate Website)
I-CAN! will help you fill out your Federal Tax forms so that you may receive your Earned Income Credit. I-CAN wil help you E-File (file your taxes electronically) with the IRS. NOTE: This module does not help you file your Georgia taxes.
By: Legal Aid Society of Orange County

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   IRS Forms and Publications (Separate Website)
You may download federal tax forms, instructions and publications from these pages of the IRS web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   State Tax Forms for All States (Separate Website)
This web page provides links to the state web sites from which each state's tax forms may be downloaded and links to state web sites where tax forms may be filled out on-line.
By: Federation of Tax Administrators
  
   
   Taxes and the Economic Stimulus Payment
Keep all of your tax refund! Apply for the earned Income Credit! Learn about filing for the Economic Stimulus Payment.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
 
  
   
   IRS Forms and Publications (Separate Website)
You may download federal tax forms, instructions and publications from these pages of the IRS web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   State Tax Forms for All States (Separate Website)
This web page provides links to the state web sites from which each state's tax forms may be downloaded and links to state web sites where tax forms may be filled out on-line.
By: Federation of Tax Administrators
  
   
   IRS Forms and Publications (Separate Website)
You may download federal tax forms, instructions and publications from these pages of the IRS web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   State Tax Forms for All States (Separate Website)
This web page provides links to the state web sites from which each state's tax forms may be downloaded and links to state web sites where tax forms may be filled out on-line.
By: Federation of Tax Administrators
  
   
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Taxes: Individual Income Taxes
   Application for a Social Security Card This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
USE THIS APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR: ? An original Social Security card ? A duplicate Social Security card (same name and number) ? A corrected Social Security card (name change and same number) ?A change of information on your record other than your name (no card needed)
By: Social Security Administration

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
  
   
   Free Online Filing for Federal and Georgia State Taxes (Separate Website)
The Georgia Department of Revenue has entered into an alliance with several companies to offer free on-line filing services to qualified Georgia taxpayers. Under this agreement, taxpayers can file their Georgia personal income tax returns using approved software. Some of the companies also offer free online filing for federal taxes as well. Go to this web site to find out whether you meet the companies' free filing criteria. Some of the companies may charge a fee for filing tax returns electronically or for preparing federal tax returns.
By: Georgia Department of Revenue
  
   
   I-CAN E-File Earned Income Credit Federal Tax Return Filing Module (Free) (Separate Website)
I-CAN! will help you fill out your Federal Tax forms so that you may receive your Earned Income Credit. I-CAN wil help you E-File (file your taxes electronically) with the IRS. NOTE: This module does not help you file your Georgia taxes.
By: Legal Aid Society of Orange County

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   IRS Form 1099G for Unemployment Insurance Payments (Separate Website)
Unemployment compensation is taxable income and must be reported yearly even if benefits received have been repaid. From this Georgia Department of Labor web site, you may get a copy of your 1099G form. A personal identification number (PIN) is required. This document is in PDF format.
By: Georgia Department of Labor
  
   
   IRS Forms and Publications (Separate Website)
You may download federal tax forms, instructions and publications from these pages of the IRS web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   State Tax Forms for All States (Separate Website)
This web page provides links to the state web sites from which each state's tax forms may be downloaded and links to state web sites where tax forms may be filled out on-line.
By: Federation of Tax Administrators
  
   
   Taxes and the Economic Stimulus Payment
Keep all of your tax refund! Apply for the earned Income Credit! Learn about filing for the Economic Stimulus Payment.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
 
  
   
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Taxes: Self-Employed and Independent Contractors
   Application for a Social Security Card This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
USE THIS APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR: ? An original Social Security card ? A duplicate Social Security card (same name and number) ? A corrected Social Security card (name change and same number) ?A change of information on your record other than your name (no card needed)
By: Social Security Administration

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
  
   
   Magistrate Court Forms (Separate Website)
These forms have been developed by the Uniform Forms Committee of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges. They are not mandatory forms for filings in the Magistrate Courts. All Magistrate Courts in Georgia are encouraged to accept pleadings filed using these forms.
By: Council of Magistrate Court Judges
  
   
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Taxes: Small Business Taxes
   Free Online Filing for Federal and Georgia State Taxes (Separate Website)
The Georgia Department of Revenue has entered into an alliance with several companies to offer free on-line filing services to qualified Georgia taxpayers. Under this agreement, taxpayers can file their Georgia personal income tax returns using approved software. Some of the companies also offer free online filing for federal taxes as well. Go to this web site to find out whether you meet the companies' free filing criteria. Some of the companies may charge a fee for filing tax returns electronically or for preparing federal tax returns.
By: Georgia Department of Revenue
  
   
   I-CAN E-File Earned Income Credit Federal Tax Return Filing Module (Free) (Separate Website)
I-CAN! will help you fill out your Federal Tax forms so that you may receive your Earned Income Credit. I-CAN wil help you E-File (file your taxes electronically) with the IRS. NOTE: This module does not help you file your Georgia taxes.
By: Legal Aid Society of Orange County

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   IRS Forms and Publications (Separate Website)
You may download federal tax forms, instructions and publications from these pages of the IRS web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   State Tax Forms for All States (Separate Website)
This web page provides links to the state web sites from which each state's tax forms may be downloaded and links to state web sites where tax forms may be filled out on-line.
By: Federation of Tax Administrators
  
   
   Taxes and the Economic Stimulus Payment
Keep all of your tax refund! Apply for the earned Income Credit! Learn about filing for the Economic Stimulus Payment.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
 
  
   
   IRS Forms and Publications (Separate Website)
You may download federal tax forms, instructions and publications from these pages of the IRS web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   State Tax Forms for All States (Separate Website)
This web page provides links to the state web sites from which each state's tax forms may be downloaded and links to state web sites where tax forms may be filled out on-line.
By: Federation of Tax Administrators
  
   
   IRS Forms and Publications (Separate Website)
You may download federal tax forms, instructions and publications from these pages of the IRS web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   State Tax Forms for All States (Separate Website)
This web page provides links to the state web sites from which each state's tax forms may be downloaded and links to state web sites where tax forms may be filled out on-line.
By: Federation of Tax Administrators
  
   
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Taxes: Social Security and Individual Tax Identification Numbers
   Application for a Social Security Card This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
USE THIS APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR: ? An original Social Security card ? A duplicate Social Security card (same name and number) ? A corrected Social Security card (name change and same number) ?A change of information on your record other than your name (no card needed)
By: Social Security Administration

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
  
   
   Authorization to Disclose Information to the Social Security Administration This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
We need your written authorization to help get the information required to process your claim, and to determine your capability of managing benefits. Laws and regulations require that sources of personal information have a signed authorization before releasing it to us. Also, laws require specific authorization for the release of information about certain conditions and from educational sources.
By: Social Security Administration

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   IRS Forms and Publications (Separate Website)
You may download federal tax forms, instructions and publications from these pages of the IRS web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   Snapshot of Social Security (Separate Website)
This publication provides a snapshot of the most important features of the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare programs. You can find specific information about these programs, including our publications, by visitingwww.socialsecurity.gov on the Internet.
By: Social Security Administration

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文
  
   
   State Tax Forms for All States (Separate Website)
This web page provides links to the state web sites from which each state's tax forms may be downloaded and links to state web sites where tax forms may be filled out on-line.
By: Federation of Tax Administrators
  
   
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Taxes: Tax Credits for Families
   Free Online Filing for Federal and Georgia State Taxes (Separate Website)
The Georgia Department of Revenue has entered into an alliance with several companies to offer free on-line filing services to qualified Georgia taxpayers. Under this agreement, taxpayers can file their Georgia personal income tax returns using approved software. Some of the companies also offer free online filing for federal taxes as well. Go to this web site to find out whether you meet the companies' free filing criteria. Some of the companies may charge a fee for filing tax returns electronically or for preparing federal tax returns.
By: Georgia Department of Revenue
  
   
   I-CAN E-File Earned Income Credit Federal Tax Return Filing Module (Free) (Separate Website)
I-CAN! will help you fill out your Federal Tax forms so that you may receive your Earned Income Credit. I-CAN wil help you E-File (file your taxes electronically) with the IRS. NOTE: This module does not help you file your Georgia taxes.
By: Legal Aid Society of Orange County

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   IRS Forms and Publications (Separate Website)
You may download federal tax forms, instructions and publications from these pages of the IRS web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   State Tax Forms for All States (Separate Website)
This web page provides links to the state web sites from which each state's tax forms may be downloaded and links to state web sites where tax forms may be filled out on-line.
By: Federation of Tax Administrators
  
   
   Taxes and the Economic Stimulus Payment
Keep all of your tax refund! Apply for the earned Income Credit! Learn about filing for the Economic Stimulus Payment.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
 
  
   
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Your Government: Free Speech and Press
   Protestor Abuse or Freedom of Speech Violation Form (Separate Website)
Use this web site to report violations of your freedom of speech or incidents of protestor abuse. All reports are confidential. Report only "first-party" events -- happenings which you, personally, have participated in or have witnessed. Submission of this form does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the ACLU of GA. It is possible that you may receive a request to use the information you have provided for one or more of the following purposes: (1) legislative testimony; (2) litigation; or (3) telling your story to the media.
By: American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia
  
   
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Your Government: Freedom of Information
   Sample Affidavit Relating to the Closure of an Open Meeting (Separate Website)
In general Georgia law requires that meetings by government be open to the public. A Georgia government body can only close a meeting to the public in a limited number of situations. This sample document is an affidavit, a sworn statement, to be signed by one or more of the people leading the meeting to explain (1) why the meeting was closed, and (2) what authority they had under Georgia law to close the meeting. It also contains provisions for the person to confirm that no additional business that the public would be entitled to witness was conducted during the closed session.
  
   
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