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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
  
   
   BP Oil Disaster and the Low-Income Tax Clinic 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.
See this flyer about free legal help with tax issues, including tax issues related to the BP oil disaster.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
 
  
   
   Did the State Take Your Tax Refund?
The state may take your tax refund for an old debt. You can fight this!
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
 
  
   
   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
  
   
   Estimated taxes
Find out more about estimated taxes.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
 
  
   
   Frequently Asked Questions About State Taxes (Separate Website)
Answers questions about collections, inheritance and gift taxes, investigations, etc.
By: Louisiana Department of Revenue
  
   
   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
  
   
   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

    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
  
   
   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)
  
   
   Oil Spill: IRS opens hot line for Gulf oil spill victims (Separate Website)
Find out more about the hotline the IRS set up to help people deal with issues involving the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.
By: The Times-Picayune
  
   
   Orleans Parish Assessor (Separate Website)
See this FAQ from the site, which may answer some of your basic local tax questions. The general site has more information.
By: Orleans Parish Tax Assessor
  
   
   Spanish Help Line for Taxes/Ayuda en Español
Toll free telephone help for Spanish speaking taxpayers. Para información en español, oprima el ocho (8).
By: Internal Revenue Service

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   TAXTIPS4U -- Tax Information and Resources (Separate Website)
Tips and information about free volunteer help with preparing your tax returns.
By: American Bar Association
  
   
   Tele-Tax
A toll free telephone number that gives information on 151 tax topics.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   What if I haven't filed my taxes?
See this flyer about your responsibilities and other issues.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
 
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This web site has been prepared for general information purposes only. The information on this web site is not legal advice. Legal advice depends on the specific facts of each situation. Some information in this web site may not be correct for where you are.  The information in this web site is not guaranteed to be up-to-date.  The information in this web site cannot replace the advice of competent legal counsel licensed in your state.

 

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Lawyer Advertising. In some jurisdictions this web site may be considered lawyer advertising. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.

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Fechas topes son muy importantes en la mayoría del los asuntos legales. Usted puede perder derechos importantes si usted no contrata con un abogado inmediatamente quien le pueda dar consejo legal. Muchas personas no miran el correo electrónico cada día, y algunos abogados no responden a correo electrónico que no es solicitado de las personas que no son clientes.

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