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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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
Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers
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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
Tax Information for Individuals
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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
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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
Innocent Spouse Relief
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By requesting innocent spouse relief, you can be relieved of responsibility for paying tax, interest, and penalties if your spouse did something wrong on your tax return. This IRS Publication 971 explains what types of relief are available, who may qualify for them, and how to get them.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Do You Need to File a Federal Income Tax Return?
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If you are not sure if you are required to file an income tax return you should read the information here. However, even if you are not required to file a return, you may want to file anyway to receive a refund for any Federal Income Tax that was withheld, or any credits you may also qualify for.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Taxpayer Rights
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Do taxpayers really have any rights? Maybe you have more than you think. Here you will find The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (as passed by Congress.) And, you can learn more about your rights and how you can locate help if you need it.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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