Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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Keep More Money in YOUR Pocket at Tax Time
Did you know that paying fees for tax preparation and a refund anticipation loan is like losing five days' pay? Here are some ways you can avoid giving away your money during tax time.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Understanding Taxes Glossary
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Definitions of tax terminology
By: Internal Revenue Service
Beware of Bad Tax Advice and Unreliable Return Preparation
Be an informed consumer when selecting a tax preparer. Going to an inexperienced or unethical return preparer can hit you in your pocket book. Filing returns with inflated deductions or credits can result in you owing back taxes, interest and penalties.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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How Do I Fill Out My W-4?
When you start working you will need to fill out a form to set the amount of taxes that will be taken out of your check each payday. This form is called a W-4.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Spanish / Español
The Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
The Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic or "LITC" is a project of Iowa Legal Aid. The LITC can help low-income Iowans who have a tax problem. Iowans who do not use English as their first language can also get help with other tax issues including how to apply for the Earned Income Credit.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
The Iowa Legal Aid Website is a project of Iowa Legal Aid, the Volunteer Lawyer Projects of the Iowa State Bar and Polk County Bar Associations and HELP Legal Assistance.
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