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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
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: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
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: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
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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Louisiana State Taxes: Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
State taxes, collections, etc.
By: La. Department of Revenue
New for 2009: Increased Tax Benefits for First-time Homebuyers
(Separate Website)
Check out this information from the IRS website about federal tax benefits for new homebuyers, including a new first-time homebuyers tax credit.
By: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Spanish Help Line for Taxes
Toll free telephone help for Spanish speaking taxpayers.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Tax Refund Garnished?
The state may take your tax refund for an old debt. You can fight this!
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Tele-Tax
A toll free telephone number that gives information on 151 tax topics.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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