Tax Information Specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Armed Forces' Tax Guide
(Separate Website)
U.S. Internal Revenue Service's Armed Forces Tax Guide for preparing tax returns for 2010
By: Internal Revenue Service
Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
(Separate Website)
The Act provides certain tax relief for spouses of servicemembers (military spouses) who are present in a state solely to be with the servicemember when the servicemember is in that state in compliance with his or her military orders
By: NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA) (Public Law 111‐97)
(Separate Website)
The MSRRA changes the basic rules of taxation with respect to military spouses who earn income from services performed in a State in which the spouse is present with the Service member (SM) in compliance with military orders when that State is not the spouse's domicile (legal residence)
By: Delaware County Assigned Counsel Plan
Federal Taxes on Veterans' Disability or Military Retirement Pensions
(Separate Website)
Information regarding Veterans Benefits. Taxable as income or not?
By: Internal Revenue Service
Important Information for Veterans Receiving Payments Under the Compensated Work Therapy Program
(Separate Website)
The Internal Revenue Service and New York State have determined that payments made under the Department of Veterans Affairs Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) program are no longer taxable by the federal government or New York State. Veterans who paid income taxes on these benefits may still claim a refund for tax year 2006.
By: NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
New York State Income Tax Information for Military Personnel and Veterans
(Separate Website)
New York State income tax information for military personnel and veterans
By: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Tax Information for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces
(Separate Website)
Tax laws provide some special benefits for active members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those serving in combat zones.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Veterans' Exemption Questions & Answers
(Separate Website)
What are the tax exemptions on real property owned by veterans?
By: New York State Office of Real Property Services
Military OneSource Tax Preparation
(Separate Website)
Military OneSource offers free tax consultations and free e-filing for active duty servicemembers and their family members
By: U.S. Department of Defense
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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
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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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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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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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
(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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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
Service Members & Veterans Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
Service Members & Veterans Resource Guide - distributed by the New York State Attorney General's office.
By: New York State Attorney General's Office
The New York City Veteran's Legal Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
This guide provides eligible low income veterans with a list of resources throughout New York City ranging from legal service providers to social service organizations.
By: City Bar Justice Center - Veterans' Assistance Project
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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