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Important Tax Information
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Find a free tax filing site near you
Call 1-888-LAHelpU (888-524-3578). Provide your zip code to find a location near you offering free tax preparation assistance.
Tax Assistance by Phone
Call the IRS at 1–800–829–1040 for help filing your federal taxes.
Free Tax Filing at Catholic Charities
Free tax filing for low and moderate income households.
Help with filing and Earned Income Tax Credits. Call one of the following Community Centers for an appointment:
Hope Haven (Westbank) 1131 Barataria Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 Phone: 371-7747 (Ask for Andronica Edgerson) St. Jude (Eastbank) 411 North Rampart New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone: 522-8290 (Ask for Sharon Peterson) St. Bernard 1519 East Judge Perez Chalmette, LA 70043 Phone: 281-2627 (Ask for Kendra Clark) more
Free Tax Assistance at the Community Center of St. Bernard
http://www.ccstb.org
Tax preparers from Catholic Charities will be at the Community Center of St. Bernard, 1107 LeBeau St., Arabi, on March 14 and March 28 from 9AM - 3 PM to help low-income residents file their federal tax returns.
Clients are asked to bring their 2007 W-2 and 1099 forms along with any other 2007 tax documents, proof of identification and social security cards.
In order to receive free tax assistance, residents must qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Income limits for this program are: $12,590 for a person filing single without a qualifying child; $14,590 for married filing jointly without a qualifying child; $33,241 if filing single with a qualifying child; $35,241 for married filing jointly with a qualifying child; $37,783 for filing single with more than one child; and $39,783 for married filing jointly with more than one child. Those persons without a qualifying child must also be between 25-65 years of age. Anyone who is married filing separately or who has investment income of more than $2,900 is not eligible for this program. It is necessary to make an appointment in order to meet with a tax preparer. To make an appointment or for more information about program requirements, please phone the Community Center of St Bernard at 504-281-2512. more Federal Taxes Back to Top
IRS
http://www.irs.gov/index.html
Find all the basic information you need about filing your federal taxes on the Internal Revenue Service website.
Road Home and Taxes
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=171341,00.html
This FAQ on the IRS website covers the Road Home grant as it applies to taxes.
State Taxes Back to Top
Louisiana Department of Revenue
http://www.rev.state.la.us/
The Louisiana Department of Revenue's website has current tax information, FAQs, and necessary forms for filing taxes this year.
Louisiana Citizens Insurance Tax Credit
http://www.rev.state.la.us/sections/general/calac/default.aspx
Residential and commercial property insurance policyholders will receive an income tax credit for the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation regular and special assessments they paid because of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
You can still file for this credit. Find out more on the Department of Revenue website.
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LouisianaAnswers.com
http://www.louisianaanswers.com/
Louisiana Answers is designed to assist senior citizens and persons with disabilities in locating supportive services and resources.
Use this website to find information about Louisiana's in-home and community-based services or call the referral and assistance line at 1-800-738-2256.
*LouisianaAnswers can also help seniors or adults with disabilities who don't file taxes to get their Citizens Fair Plan Assessment Refund. Call for more information. more |
