Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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"Making Work Pay" Tax Credit - Avoid Having to Pay It Back!
Congress passed a law this year to reduce income taxes on workers for 2009 (the ?Tax Credit?). To get this money to taxpayers, they reduced the taxes withheld from paychecks. If you are married and file jointly, the Tax Credit could be up to $800. For all other working taxpayers, the Tax Credit could be up to $400.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
2008 Tax Rebate Information
Details on the 2008 Economic Stimulus Payments, also known as the 2008 Tax Rebate.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Big Refunds! A Bad Thing?
Almost everyone looks forward to a big refund each year. Should they? Probably not! A big refund means that the IRS gets to keep your money without paying you interest.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Claim All the Tax Credits You Earned: What the Earned Income Credit Can Do for You at Tax Time!
The Earned Income Credit (EIC) is a federal tax credit for low and moderate income working people. The EIC is available to workers who do not have children living in their homes, as well as working parents. You can get a refund even if you do not owe federal income tax. If you do owe federal income tax, the EIC decreases your federal tax.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Divorced, Never Married and Non-traditional Families and Tax Credits
Who can get qualifying child and qualifying relative dependency exemptions. Examples of filled out tax forms for are included.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Earned Income Credit Toolkit
(Separate Website)
The kit is an overview of the Earned Income Credit from the Internal Revenue Service and includes information on a wide range of tax questions related to the EIC. (Requires MacroMedia Flash Player to view, available on the IRS website)
By: Internal Revenue Service
Short on Money? How Tax Time Might Help
Low-Income taxpayers running behind on bills like utilities or rent or just wanting to save up a little money should know about the Earned Income Credit.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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