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Child Care Credit--Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
This IRS webpage answers common questions about the child care credit for taxpayers with children under age 13 or a disabled dependent or spouse
By: Internal Revenue Service
Child Tax Credit--Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
This IRS webpage answers common questions about the child tax credit for taxpayers with children under age 17
By: Internal Revenue Service
Dependency Exemptions
(Separate Website)
This IRS webpage answers common questions about when you can claim another person as a dependency exemption
By: Internal Revenue Service
First-Time Homebuyers Important IRS Information
(Separate Website)
Read this information from the Internal Revenue Service about a new tax program to help first-time homebuyers. This new benefit is part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.
By: U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Free Electronic Filing of Tax Returns
(Separate Website)
Tips on how to electronically file your income tax return using the IRS Free File Program.
By: American Bar Association
Gustav -- Important Tax Relief Information from the IRS
(Separate Website)
See this important information from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about tax relief for survivors of Hurricane Gustav in some areas of the state.
By: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Head of Household Filing Status--Common Questions
(Separate Website)
This IRS webpage answers common questions on who qualifies for the head of household filing status
By: Internal Revenue Service
Hurricane Ike -- Important Tax Relief Information from the IRS
(Separate Website)
See this information from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about tax relief for survivors of Hurricane Ike in some areas of the state.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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: New Orleans Legal Assistance
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: New Orleans Legal Assistance
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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Spanish / Espaņol
IRS Forms and Publications
(Separate Website)
This IRS webpage has all IRS tax forms. It also has IRS publications that explain many tax issues
By: Internal Revenue Service
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Read this in:
Korean / 한국어
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Spanish / Espaņol
Questions About Louisiana Personal Income Tax
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers
By: Louisiana Department of Revenue
Social Security Benefits and Income Taxes
(Separate Website)
On separate website. How to handle taxes on retroactive payments? Attorneys' fees and taxes. Avoiding double taxation.
By: National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives
Spanish Help Line for Taxes
Toll free telephone help for Spanish speaking taxpayers.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Tele-Tax
A toll free telephone number that gives information on 151 tax topics.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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