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	Am I an "Employee" or "Independent Contractor" and Why It Really Matters How to determine the answer to this question as well as a look at what could happen if you ask. By: Iowa Legal Aid Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Avoiding the Slings and Arrows of Tax Time During tax season you will hear many businesses offering to help you file your return. The question is, “Do I really want a car dealership, pay day loan store or rental store to complete my tax return?” By: Iowa Legal Aid Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Common Mistakes on Tax Returns (Separate Website) An alert from the IRS about common mistakes made by individuals while preparing their federal tax returns. By: Internal Revenue Service


	Gambling and Taxes Many people may go to a Casino to gamble for fun, however, gambling can have major tax consequences. By: Iowa Legal Aid


	I Lost My House and Now I Owe Taxes? If sale of a home in a foreclosure action does not cover the amount owed to the lender, part of a loan may not have to be paid back. The IRS may consider the amount of debt ?forgiven? as income and tax it. By: Iowa Legal Aid Read this in: French / Français , Spanish / Español


	I Owe the IRS Money. Now What? Suppose the IRS sent you a letter a couple of years back indicating that you owed money to the IRS. At the time, you didn?t know what to do and missed the deadline. This year you are entitled to a refund, but the IRS is going to take it. You were going to fix your car or maybe catch up on your utility bills with the refund. Is there anything you can do? By: Iowa Legal Aid


	Identity Theft and the IRS An identity thief may cause you problems with the IRS by using your social security number to file a false tax return or to use it to work. By: Iowa Legal Aid


	My Spouse Lied to the IRS and I Got the Bill! Most of the time a husband and spouse filing a joint tax return are both held responsible for any tax debts that come from that tax return, called "Joint and Several Liability." This can become an issue when married couples separate. By: Iowa Legal Aid Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Understanding Taxes Glossary (Separate Website) Definitions of tax terminology By: Internal Revenue Service


	What to Do When the IRS Plans to Take Your Social Security or Other Benefit Check The IRS can take your social security retirement or social security disability benefits. As a general rule the IRS will limit what they take to 15%. By: Iowa Legal Aid


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