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  Filing Tax Returns
 
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By: Georgia Legal Services Program  
  
   
   Don't Pay to Borrow Your Own Money: The Risks and Costs of Tax Refund Anticipation Loans This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
How would you like to pay a super-high price to borrow money that already belongs to you? Sounds ridiculous, right? But that's pretty much what happens to many folks at tax time. You may be tempted by tax-time advertisements for "Fast Cash Refunds," "Express Money" or "Instant Refunds." Beware! Many of these "fast refunds" are really LOANS, refund anticipation loans, with extremely high interest rates!
By: National Consumer Law Center

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   Georgia Taxpayer Bill of Rights (Separate Website)
Basic information about your rights as a taxpayer, your rights during an audit, your rights to dispute any determinations that you owe taxes.
By: Georgia Department of Revenue
  
   
   Free Federal Tax Assistance Sites in Georgia for Senior Citizens for Tax year 2007

By: Georgia Legal Services Program  
  
   
   The Economic Stimulus Payment 2008 -- Where to Turn Guide
In 2007, did you have $3,000 or more in earned income, Social Security benefits, SSDI, veteran?s disability income, Railroad Retirement benefits, or a combination of these sources? If so, you are eligible to receive the 2007 Economic Stimulus Payment of at least $300 per person.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program  
  
   
   2008 Economic Stimulus Payment -- Use this Form 1040-A This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Form 1040-A can be used by people to claim the Economic Stimulus Payment
By: Georgia Legal Services Program  
  
   
   The AARP Economic Stimulus Check-up Tool This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Information about the 2008 Economic Stimulus payment.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program  
  
   
   2008 Economic Stimulus Payment - Go to a Georgia Blitz Site
If you need help to file for the Economic Stimulus Payment by October 19, 2008, these agencies may be of help.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program  
  
   
   The Economic Stimulus Payment 2008 -- What You Need to Know This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
How to get the $300 or $600 2008 Economic Stimulus Payment
By: Georgia Legal Services Program  
  
   
  Free Tax Filing Resources
 
   Free State Tax Filing Online in Georgia
The Georgia Department of revenue offers access to free online filing of state tax forms for low-income households.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program  
  
   
   Free Tax Site Locations in Georgia
VITA Tax Assistance Locations
By: Georgia Legal Services Program  
  
   
   Resources for Low-income Taxpayers in Georgia

By: Georgia Legal Services Program  
  
   
   Where You Can Use a Computer to File Your Taxes Free on the Internet

By: Georgia Legal Services Program  
  
   
   Volunteer to Help Low-income Taxpayers in Georgia

By: Georgia Legal Services Program  
  
   
  Tax Credit Information
 
   Child and Dependent Care Credit (Separate Website)
If you paid someone to care for a child or a dependent so you could work, you may be able to reduce your tax by claiming the credit for child and dependent care expenses on your federal income tax return, according to the IRS.
By: Internal Revenue Service

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   EarnBenefits Online (Separate Website)
Learn about tax credits and othertax services for low-income families
By: Seedco
  
   
   Earned Income Tax Credit (Separate Website)
The EIC is a special tax benefit for working people who earn low or moderate incomes. Workers who qualify for the EIC and file a federal tax return can get back some or all of the federal income tax that was taken out of their pay during the year. They may also get extra cash back from the IRS. Even workers whose earnings are too small to have paid taxes can get the EIC.
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

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   EITC Assistant (Separate Website)
This tool can help you figure out if you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, and if so, around how much it will be.
By: Internal Revenue Service

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   Frequently Asked Tax Questions About the Child Care Credit (Separate Website)
This web page answers common questions about tax credits that you can claim on your tax filings relating to child care expenses.
By: Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury

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   Frequently Asked Tax Questions About the Earned Income Tax Credit (Separate Website)
This web page answers common questions about the Earned Income Tax Credit for families with children.
By: Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury

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   IRS.gov - The Web Site of the Internal Revenue Service (Separate Website)
This web site contains tax information for (1) Individuals, (2) Businesses, (3) Charities & Non-Profits, (4) Government Entities, (5) Tax Professionals, and (6) Retirement Plans.
By: Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury

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  Tax Scams
 
   Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts (Separate Website)
Don't fall victim to tax scams. Remember that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you think you're being scammed, you can report suspected tax fraud activity by calling 1-800-829-0433.
By: Internal Revenue Service