Why Pay When You Can Get Your Taxes Done for Free?
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Before using a commercial tax preparer, find out if there is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site nearby that can help you prepare your taxes for free.
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Tax-Aide Site Locator
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Tax-Aide site locator listed by County.
By: American Association of Retired Persons
Get Help With Your Tax Return
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Most people who work need to file a tax return. The AARP Tax-Aide program was created to meet this need and to help low- and middle-income taxpayers prepare and file their income tax returns with the IRS, free of charge.
By: American Association of Retired Persons
Extension and Late Filing of Tax Return
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Information regarding an extension to file a federal or state tax return.
By: Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - Main Office
File Online with e-file
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Do-it-yourself e-file from FTB and Software companies.
By: Franchise Tax Board
Filing Information
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Which Form Should I Use? How Do I Prepare My Return? What Happens After I File? What If I Made a Mistake?
By: Internal Revenue Service
Frequently Asked Questions about I-CAN! E-File
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By: Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - Main Office
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Spanish / Español
Tax Facts for Seniors with a Change in Martial Status
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Questions and answers
By: Internal Revenue Service
Taxes and Tax Forms
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General information regarding Federal and state income tax forms, the Internal Revenue Service, the California Franchise Tax Board, Taxpayer Assistance Programs, and Tax Forms for Other States.
By: Alameda County Library
How Can I get an Extension to File?
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California gives you an automatic filing extension through October 17, 2011. You don't need to apply for one. Here's what you should do if you can't file by April 18, 2011...
By: Franchise Tax Board
CALIFORNIA - Where to File Addresses for Individual Taxpayers
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These Where to File addresses are for all INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS FILING THEIR OWN individual federal tax returns in California during Calendar Year 2008.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Important Due Dates
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Important due dates for filing your tax return.
By: Franchise Tax Board
Top 10 Personal Income Tax Errors that Delay Return Processing
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By: State of California Franchise Tax Board
How to Choose a Tax Preparer and Avoid Preparer Fraud
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California Taxpayer Advocates: We're here for you
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Includes contact information and services.
By: Internal Revenue Service
I-CAN! E-file Module
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I-CAN!? E-file can help you file your taxes for FREE.
By: Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - Main Office
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Spanish / Español
Do I Need to File a Return?
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An individual must file a return if either their gross income or their adjusted gross income (AGI) was more than the amount defined by law. California residents must consider their total worldwide gross income to determine their filing requirement.
By: Franchise Tax Board
California Taxpayers' Bill of Rights
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A Guide for Taxpayers
By: California Franchise Tax Board
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Spanish / Español
Your Rights as a Taxpayer
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The first part of this publication explains some of your most important rights as a taxpayer. The second part explains the examination, appeal, collection, and refund processes.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Spanish / Español
Additional Information for Decedents
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A final return must be filed for a decedent if a final return would normally be required.
By: Franchise Tax Board
California State Deceased Spouse's Name on Refund
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What to do if your spouse passed away but you received a refund with both of your names on it.
By: Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - Main Office
Check Your Refund Status
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Check the status of your tax year 2010 California refund.
By: Franchise Tax Board
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Spanish / Español
Claiming a Disaster Related Loss
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How do I claim my disaster related loss?
By: Franchise Tax Board
Consumer Advisory: "Instant" Tax Refunds May Be Expensive Loans
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The Office of the Attorney General warns Californians to beware of high-interest loans disguised as "instant" or "rapid" tax refunds.
By: Office of the Attorney General
Dependent and Income Definitions
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The dependent's standard deduction is the larger of: The dependent's earned income plus $300, or $850 for the 2007 taxable year.
By: Franchise Tax Board
Did You Know that There Are Events in Life that May Have a Significant Tax Impact?
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Includes: from birth through childhood, job loss or starting a new career or job, disasters and casualties, and many more...
By: Internal Revenue Service
State Income Tax and Native Americans
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If you are Indian, this guide can help you to determine whether your income is exempt from (meaning that you do not have to pay) California state income tax.
By: California Indian Legal Services - Escondido
Forgot to File? Forgot to Pay? We Can Help!
(Separate Website)
Contact us now so we can help you learn about your tax filing responsibilities. Filing sooner, rather than later, can help you reduce future penalties and interest you may owe.
By: Franchise Tax Board
Frequently Asked Questions About Deceased Taxpayers
(Separate Website)
By: Franchise Tax Board
Help for California Wildfire Victims
(Separate Website)
The IRS has issued disaster relief for victims of the Southern California wildfires.
By: Internal Revenue Service
How Do I Reach A Taxpayer Advocate?
(Separate Website)
Call Your Local Taxpayer Advocate in California.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Innocent Spouse Relief Pamphlet
(Separate Website)
Explains the rules to qualify for and claim relief from tax liability.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Spanish / Español
Liens
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A lien is a legal claim against real or personal property to satisfy a debt.
By: Franchise Tax Board
Notices, Bills and Collections- FAQs
(Separate Website)
FAQs for Individuals and Businesses.
By: Franchise Tax Board
Offer in Compromise
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If you are an individual who does not have the income, assets, or means to pay your tax liability now or in the foreseeable future, you may be a candidate. The Offer in Compromise program allows you to offer a lesser amount for payment of a non-disputed final tax liability.
By: Franchise Tax Board
Office of the Taxpayer Rights Advocate
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The Office of the Taxpayer Rights Advocate is responsible for protecting California taxpayer rights during the taxation process. The Taxpayer Rights Advocate conducts several activities as part of this function.
By: State of California Employment Development Department
Public Law Library of Alameda County
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Open to the public, the county law library provides legal information material and resources held in its collection for your research.
By: Council of California County Law Librarians
Publications for Older Americans
(Separate Website)
As part of the IRS-sponsored Tax Counseling for the Eldery (TCE) Program, AARP offers its Tax-Aide counseling program at more than 9,000 sites nationwide each filing season. Trained and certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteer counselors help people of low- to moderate-income with special attention to those aged 60 and older.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Reporting Tribal Distributions
(Separate Website)
If you are a member of a federally recognized tribe and have received income from tribal per capita distributions or from Indian gaming proceeds...
By: Internal Revenue Service
Request an Installment Agreement
(Separate Website)
This page provides online information about the installment agreement request process, who qualifies, and special requirements for an installment agreement. From this page you can apply online and check the status of your request.
By: Franchise Tax Board
Taxpayer Advocate Service
(Separate Website)
The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an IRS program that provides an independent system to assure that tax problems, which have not been resolved through normal channels, are promptly and fairly handled.
By: Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - Senior Citizens Legal Advocacy Program Outreach
The California Domestic Partnership Law: What it Means for You and Your Family
(Separate Website)
The purpose of this publication is to provide information about California's domestic partnership law to couples who are registered as domestic partners with the State of California or who are considering doing so.
By: National Center for Lesbian Rights
Understanding Your IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
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By: Internal Revenue Service
Understanding Your State Taxes
(Separate Website)
This course is a self-paced training opportunity that contains a pre-test, five lessons, and a post-test. The course is available for your use free of charge.
By: Franchise Tax Board
View Payments and Balance Due
(Separate Website)
This service allows you to view: Estimated tax payments, Recent payments applied to a balance due, Your total current balance due, A summary of each balance due tax year on your account, and Your amnesty balance after you applied for amnesty
By: Franchise Tax Board
What Can A Lawyer Referral Service Do For Me?
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