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Disaster Assistance Web Site -- FEMA Announcement
(Separate Website)
See FEMA's information about www.DisasterAssistance.gov, a site where people can go to find out about and register for disaster help from the federal government.
By: FEMA
DisasterLegalAid.Org
(Separate Website)
See this site for information and to look for help with disaster legal issues.
By: Legal Services Corp., American Bar Assn., Pro Bono Net
Hurricane Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act
Summary of new tax laws that help Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims.
By: Debevoise & Plimpton
Hurricane Katrina Tax Relief - Guide to Federal and State Benefits 58 page booklet
By: Ernest & Young
State Sales Tax Refund Information Louisiana's sales tax refund program for people affected by Katrina and Rita.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Other Formats:
WPD File
State Tax Information for Katrina Victims
(Separate Website)
By: Louisiana Department of Revenue
State Tax Information for Rita Victims
(Separate Website)
By: Louisiana Department of Revenue
Tax Refund Garnished?
The state may take your tax refund for an old debt. You can fight this!
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
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