You've Been Working Hard - Get the Tax Credits You Deserve
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Whether or not you owe income tax, you could get
thousands of dollars in tax credits. Read more about tax credits.
By: National Women's Law Center Tax Credits Outreach Campaign, 2012 Tax Filing Season
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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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List of Potential Tax Credits Available for Residents of New York State
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You may qualify to claim certain tax credits and reduce your New York State income tax liability. You may also qualify to claim refundable credits even if you do not owe any income tax.
By: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
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Tax Credit Fast Facts
(Separate Website)
Basic info on tax credits, including eligibility and tax preparation information. Also explains whether your tax refund will affect your public benefits.
By: New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
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
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Questions and Answers
(Separate Website)
Some common questions about the Earned Income Tax Credit, with answers from the IRS.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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How Will the Earned Income Tax Credit Affect Your Eligibility for Other Benefits in New York City?
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This fact sheet clarifies any impact the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) may have on your eligibility for public benefits.
By: United Way, Women's Center for Education and Career Advancement, and the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
Earned Income Tax Credit for Filing Your 2011 Tax Return Fact sheet about the Earned Income Tax Credit.
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services (A Program of Legal Services NYC)
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Tax Credits for Children, Dependents, the Elderly and the Disabled
Child Tax Credit & Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled For Filing Your 2011 Tax Return Tax benefits for people who care for children or disabled relatives.
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services (A Program of Legal Services NYC)
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Child and Dependent Care Credit For Filing Your 2011 Tax Return If you paid someone to care for your child who is under 13 or for your spouse or dependent who is unable to care for her/himself, you may be eligible for the Child and Dependent Care Credit.
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services (A Program of Legal Services NYC)
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Child and Dependent Care Credit
(Separate Website)
Information on the child and dependent care credit, including who is eligible for this credit and what expenses count.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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New York City Child Care Tax Credit
(Separate Website)
The New York City Child Care Tax Credit (CCTC) helps families with low incomes who are employed or underemployed with the cost of child care for children up to the age of 4.
By: New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
Noncustodial Parent Earned Income Credit
(Separate Website)
If you are a noncustodial parent (parent not living with the child), you may be eligible for the Noncustodial Parent Earned Income Credit on your 2011 New York State income tax return if you earned less than $36,000 and your child support payments were up-to-date.
By: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
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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Filing Status (Married, Single, Head of Household)
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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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
I-CAN! E-File
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I-CAN! E-File can help you prepare and e-file your taxes online for free.
By: The Legal Aid Society of Orange County
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Why Pay When You Can Get Your Taxes Done for Free?
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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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Free Tax Return Preparation for You by Volunteers
(Separate Website)
This page from the IRS web site can help you find free help in preparing your tax returns.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Tax Preparation Services: a Consumer Guide
(Separate Website)
Helpful information on choosing and working with tax preparers
By: New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
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
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics
(Separate Website)
If you are a low-income taxpayer and you have a problem with the IRS or need help understanding your tax rights and responsibilities, you may be eligible for free help from a low income taxpayer clinic. Here is a list of LITCs in each state.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Contact a Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) in New York
(Separate Website)
If you are a low-income taxpayer and you have a problem with the IRS or need help understanding your tax rights and responsibilities, you may be eligible for free help from a low income taxpayer clinic.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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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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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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
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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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 Tax Rights as a Worker Information on employer obligations and workers' rights in relation to taxes.
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services (A Program of Legal Services NYC)
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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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I-CAN! E-File
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I-CAN! E-File can help you prepare and e-file your taxes online for free.
By: The Legal Aid Society of Orange County
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Spanish / Español
,
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
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
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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
Free Tax Return Preparation for You by Volunteers
(Separate Website)
This page from the IRS web site can help you find free help in preparing your tax returns.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Tax Preparation Services: a Consumer Guide
(Separate Website)
Helpful information on choosing and working with tax preparers
By: New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
Filing Status (Married, Single, Head of Household)
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
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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
Tax Credit Campaign: It's Tax Time. Go Get Your Refund!
(Separate Website)
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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Chinese / 中文
,
Haitian Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen
,
Korean / 한국어
,
Russian / Pусский
,
Spanish / Español
You've Been Working Hard - Get the Tax Credits You Deserve
(Separate Website)
Whether or not you owe income tax, you could get
thousands of dollars in tax credits. Read more about tax credits.
By: National Women's Law Center Tax Credits Outreach Campaign, 2012 Tax Filing Season
Read this in:
Chinese / 中文
,
Spanish / Español
,
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Tax Credit Fast Facts
(Separate Website)
Basic info on tax credits, including eligibility and tax preparation information. Also explains whether your tax refund will affect your public benefits.
By: New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
Child Tax Credit & Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled For Filing Your 2011 Tax Return Tax benefits for people who care for children or disabled relatives.
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services (A Program of Legal Services NYC)
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Child and Dependent Care Credit For Filing Your 2011 Tax Return If you paid someone to care for your child who is under 13 or for your spouse or dependent who is unable to care for her/himself, you may be eligible for the Child and Dependent Care Credit.
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services (A Program of Legal Services NYC)
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Spanish / Español
Child and Dependent Care Credit
(Separate Website)
Information on the child and dependent care credit, including who is eligible for this credit and what expenses count.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Spanish / Español
List of Potential Tax Credits Available for Residents of New York State
(Separate Website)
You may qualify to claim certain tax credits and reduce your New York State income tax liability. You may also qualify to claim refundable credits even if you do not owe any income tax.
By: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
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Spanish / Español
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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Spanish / Español
IRS Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Irene
(Separate Website)
The Internal Revenue Service is providing tax relief to individual and business taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Irene. The tax relief postpones certain tax filing and payment deadlines to Oct. 31, 2011. Full details, including the start date for the relief in various locations and information on how to claim a disaster loss by amending a prior-year tax return, can be found in tax relief announcements for individual states on this website.
By: IRS
Where's My Refund?
(Separate Website)
Use this tool to check the status of your federal tax refund.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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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
Understanding Your IRS Notice
(Separate Website)
If you receive a notice from the IRS, this information can help you better understand what it is about and what steps you may need to take.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics
(Separate Website)
If you are a low-income taxpayer and you have a problem with the IRS or need help understanding your tax rights and responsibilities, you may be eligible for free help from a low income taxpayer clinic. Here is a list of LITCs in each state.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Contact a Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) in New York
(Separate Website)
If you are a low-income taxpayer and you have a problem with the IRS or need help understanding your tax rights and responsibilities, you may be eligible for free help from a low income taxpayer clinic.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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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Spanish / Español
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
Extension of Time to File Your Tax Return
(Separate Website)
Information on what to do if you need more time to file your tax return.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Spanish / Español
Taxable Income for Students
(Separate Website)
Some pointers for students on what kinds of income are usually taxable, including information scholarship and fellowship income.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Identity Theft and Your Tax Records
(Separate Website)
Information about dealing with tax problems caused by identity theft.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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New York State Tax Information for Individuals
(Separate Website)
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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Spanish / Español
Tax Information for Innocent Spouses
(Separate Website)
Detailed information from the IRS on who can qualify as an innocent spouse and what tax rights or relief you can get if you do qualify.
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
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics
(Separate Website)
If you are a low-income taxpayer and you have a problem with the IRS or need help understanding your tax rights and responsibilities, you may be eligible for free help from a low income taxpayer clinic. Here is a list of LITCs in each state.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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