Income Taxes

• Don't Pay to Borrow Your Own Money PDF

  You should pick your tax filing options VERY carefully. Read this flyer to learn how "rapid refunds," "express money," "instant refunds," and similar schemes actually charge you for your own money. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.) Content Detail

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  Legal Services Alabama

• What to Look for in a Tax Preparer

  Do you get someone else to do your tax returns for you? Read this document to find out who to use, what to avoid, and more. Read More

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  Legal Services Alabama

• Have You Recently Moved? Be Sure You Get Your Tax Refunds, EITC Checks or Stimulus Payments

  Have you recently moved? Make sure you keep getting your important mail! Read this document to learn the easy way to notify the IRS of your address change. Read More

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  Legal Services Alabama

• Tax Help and Resources for Individuals and Families

  Get Tax Help • Learn about special Tax Credits • Basic Tax Information • Frequently Asked Questions Read More

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  IRS/Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)

• Are You a New U.S. Taxpayer? Should You File a Tax Return? PDF

  I am new to working and paying taxes in the U.S. - why should I file a tax return? Who can get a tax refund? What is my status? Am I a Resident or Nonresident Alien? Answers to these questions and much more are in this document. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.) Content Detail

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• How to File a Tax Return Without a Social Security Number PDF

  Don't have a Social Security Number? Read this brochure to find out how to get an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) so you can file a tax return. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.) Content Detail

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• The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic of Legal Services Alabama

  Have you gotten a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) telling you that your tax return is being audited or examined? Have you received a letter from the IRS about your Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? Did you expect a refund that you did not get? For these tax issues and more, LSA's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic may be able to help you - read this document to find out how or call 1-866-456-4995. Read More

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  Legal Services Alabama

• What is the Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)?

  What is an ITIN? What does it look like? Does it let me get Social Security benefits? Can I use an ITIN to get work? Read this document for answers to these questions and more. Also in Spanish/Español Read More

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  National Employment Law Project

• Don't Miss Out!!! Take Advantage of All the Benefits Available to You

  Should you be getting child support? Do you qualify for food stamps? Can your children get free or low-cost health insurance? Can you get a lower telephone bill? Do you need help filing your income taxes? Read this for information about 10 often-overlooked benefits available to many low-income people. Read More

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  Legal Services Alabama

• Injured Spouse Claims

  I think I may be able to file an Injured Spouse Claim with the IRS. Who can file? How and when do I file? Where do I send Form 8379? How long will it take the IRS to respond? View this for answers to these questions and how to get help. (This is a PowerPoint Show - to view you may need to download the MS PowerPoint Viewer.) Content Detail

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  Low Income Tax Payer Clinic (LITC) - Legal Services Alabama