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   Applying for Innocent Spouse Relief (Separate Website)
This site explains how to and contains forms to apply for Innocent Spouse Relief.
  
   
   Child Tax Credit (Separate Website)
The basics of the child tax credit
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   Common Questions about Innocent Spouse Relief (Separate Website)
This section answers questions commonly asked by taxpayers about innocent spouse relief.
  
   
   Dangers of a Refund Anticipation Loan - Don't Pay to Borrow Your Own Money! 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)
Website dedicated to informing consumers of the dangers of a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL).
By: National Consumer Law Center
  
   
   Do You Qualify for EITC? (Separate Website)
An IRS guide to determining if you qualify to Earned Income Tax Credit
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   Earned Income Tax Credit Basics (Separate Website)
IRS document on the basics of the earned income tax credit
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   Elder Law Resource Manual 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.
This manual has been prepared as a useful guide to providers and consumers. It will assist you in learning about the health care programs available to Mississippi?s elderly and disabled population. It will also provide you with a resource guide composed of various national and state agencies concerned with elder law, health care, and consumer protection. This manual is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for medical, legal, or professional advice.
  
   
   Explore if you are an Eligible Innocent Spouse (Separate Website)
Innocent Spouse Relief By requesting innocent spouse relief, you can be relieved of responsibility for paying tax, interest, and penalities if your spouse did something wrong on your tax return.
  
   
   Frequently Asked Questions for the EITC (Separate Website)
This links to the frequently asked questions page on the IRS website that addresses a "Qualifying Child" for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   Introduction to Innocent Spouse Relief (Separate Website)
This site discusses relief available to innocent spouses.
  
   
   Know Your Taxpayer Rights (Separate Website)
An article from the IRs regarding taxpayer rights
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   Mississippi State Tax Commission Audits 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)
Helpful information about Mississippi State Tax Commission Audits
By: MS State Tax Commission
  
   
   Personal Taxes: Social Security Income FAQ (Separate Website)

By: Lawyers.com
  
   
   Sixteen Rules About Choosing Which Debts To Pay First (Separate Website)
You should direct your limited resources to what is most necessary for you or your family-- typically food, clothing, shelter and utility service. Unfortunately, there is no universally applicable list of the order in which debts should be paid. Everyone's situation will be different. Instead what follows are sixteen rules about how to set priorities, from Surviving Debt (National Consumer Law Center, 3rd ed. 1999).
By: consumerlaw.org
  
   
   Tax Information (Separate Website)
General tax information
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   Tax Scams to Avoid (Separate Website)
Helpful guide for consumers to avoid falling victim to tax scams.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   Taxability of Military Pay (Separate Website)

By: Lawyers.com
  
   
   Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer (Separate Website)
If you pay someone to prepare your tax return, these are tips to help you choose that preparer wisely.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   What If...? Facing Problems in the Economic Downturn (Separate Website)
This resource from the IRS explores the possible impact of the economic downturn and how it relates to your taxes. Examples include, what to do if you lose your house or job.
  
   
   What Is a Federal Tax Levy? (Separate Website)
Understanding a notice of a levy. If you receive notice of a levy, contact the tax project immediately.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
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