Earned Income Tax Credit -- Free Tax Preparation and E-Filing
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You may be able to claim the earned income credit on your tax return and qualify for money back from the IRS. If you worked in 2006, if you made less than $38,348 and if you are between 25 and 64 years old, you might qualify.
I-CAN! E-File will help you do your taxes for free. You don't need to be a computer expert. Answer a few questions, and I-CAN! E-File will prepare your tax forms for you -- for free.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
2006 Earned Income Tax Credit -- Should I Apply?
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Find out if you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) by answering some questions and providing basic income information.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Spanish / Español
Don't Pay to Borrow Your Own Money: The Risks and Costs of Tax Refund Anticipation Loans
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Read this before you rush into one of those "Quick Refund" loans. It may cost you over 10% of your refund, and remember it is a loan and must be repaid. Even if the IRS denies or delays your refund or even if it is less than anticipated.
By: National Consumer Law Center
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Russian / Pусский
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Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
AARP Tax-Aide -- Tax Assistance for Older Persons
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AARP Tax-Aide is a free nationwide tax counseling service targeted to people age 60 and older. Tax-Aide counselors, trained in cooperation with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) help approximately 1.5 million older taxpayers file their federal, state, and local tax returns each tax season.
By: AARP Foundation
Help Center & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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This site lists and answers several questions about Free File Alliance companies. What the qualifications are, how to access this free filing service, what to be careful of, and several other topics including Rapid Anticipation Loans.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Tax and Accounting Sites Directory, Armed Forces
(Separate Website)
This directory presents links to tax forms and publications for use by the armed forces and U.S. Government Civilian Employees stationed abroad.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers
(Separate Website)
Find answers to common tax questions on the IRS web site by reviewing the categories of questions or doing a search by keyword or category.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Taxes & Audits Information
(Separate Website)
Taxes and audits legal information on filing returns, appeals, tax bills, small business taxes, estate and gift taxes.
By: Nolo Plain English Law Centers
Tax Information for Individuals
(Separate Website)
From these pages of the IRS web site you may (1) find out the status of your IRS refund, (2) learn how to file your tax returns electronically, (3) find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, (4) calculate the amount that your employer should withhold from your earnings, and much more.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Spanish / Español
Tax Information for Students
(Separate Website)
These pages of the IRS web site contain information about (1) deductions for interest on student loans, (2) kinds of common student income that are taxable, and (3) an introduction to tax laws for students.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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