Questions and answers about common legal problems.
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An Introduction to the United States Tax Court:Welcome & Overview
(Separate Website)
Watch this video to learn more about federal tax court.
By: United States Tax Court
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
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
El IRS en Español/The IRS site in Spanish
(Separate Website)
Aquí es el sitio que se llama "El IRS en Español," con información del Servicio de Impuestos Internos, o IRS.
This is the IRS site in Spanish.
By: IRS
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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
How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal
Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. This slide show has an audio track in Spanish.
Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Here are the individual numbers listed on that site:
Lawyer Referral Numbers
Baton Rouge:
(225)344-9926
Lafayette
(337)237-4700
Lake Charles:
(337)436-3308
New Orleans
(504)561-8828
Shreveport:
(318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
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