Tax Issues for Immigrants Frequently asked questions and answers about tax issues for immigrants.
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services (A Program of Legal Services NYC)
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Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
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Information on the Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN), which can sometimes be used to file taxes by immigrants who can't get a social security number. Also includes a link to the forms to apply for a ITIN.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Filing a Tax Return Information about who must file a tax return
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services (A Program of Legal Services NYC)
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Your Filing Status for Filing Your 2011 Tax Return When you file your federal and New York State income tax returns, you will need to determine your Filing Status for the tax year. Your filing status will determine your tax rate, standard deduction amount, and eligibility for certain tax credits, such as the Earned Income Credit.
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services - Brooklyn Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
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Extension of Time to File Your Tax Return
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Information on what to do if you need more time to file your tax return.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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New York State Tax Information for Individuals
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Tax information for individuals, including frequently asked questions, New York State tax forms, refund status, and tax preparation information.
By: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
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Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax Payments A fact sheet explaining how you pay income taxes throughout the year and who might need to make estimated tax payments.
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services (A Program of Legal Services NYC)
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Taxable Income for Students
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Some pointers for students on what kinds of income are usually taxable, including information scholarship and fellowship income.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Personal Exemptions and Dependents For Filing Your 2011 Tax Return Tax rules about dependents, such as children, and who may claim them.
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services (A Program of Legal Services NYC)
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Tax Credit Campaign: Earned Income Tax Credit
(Separate Website)
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable credit that returns federal, State, and New York City tax dollars to qualifying families and individuals to help cover basic expenses. The refund amount varies depending on your income.
By: New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
Free Tax Assistance Centers by Borough
(Separate Website)
A list by borough of places where low-income families and individuals can go for free tax return preparation.
By: New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
Why Pay When You Can Get Your Taxes Done for Free?
(Separate Website)
If you earn under about $49,000, you can get free tax filing help through the IRS-sponsored VITA or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. Both programs can provide fast electronic tax filing.
Community volunteers receive IRS-approved training to assist individuals with tax returns. Some VITA sites can help you open a bank account if you don?t have one. Call 1-800-906-9887 to find the nearest VITA location and its days and hours of operation.
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
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Tax Credit Campaign: It's Tax Time. Go Get Your Refund!
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Links to information about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other tax credits, taxpayer rights, and where you can go to get free tax assistance.
By: New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
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Russian / Pусский
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IRS Forms and Publications
(Separate Website)
This page on the IRS web site can help you find tax forms, instructions for using these forms, and other publications. The list is organized alphabetically by topic.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Your Rights as a Taxpayer
(Separate Website)
A summary of your general legal rights as a taxpayer in your dealings with the Internal Revenue Service.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Your Appeal Rights and How to Prepare a Protest If You Don't Agree
(Separate Website)
Information from the IRS on what steps to take if you don't agree with a decision or action that the IRS has taken on your taxes.
By: Internal Revenue Service
How to Complain About Lawyers and Judges in NYC
(Separate Website)
An overview of how to file complaint against a Lawyer or Judge in NYC. Outlines client's rights and responsibilities.
By: City Bar Justice Center
Immigration Rights and Services Manual
(Separate Website)
This manual provides important information on the rights and services available to immigrants in New York City.
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USCIS Information to Avoid Immigration Scams
(Separate Website)
This section of the USCIS website provides information on how to avoid scams, common scams, form filing tips, how to report immigration scams, and much more.
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