Get FREE Help with your 2010 Tax Return

FREE tax return preparation starting in late January 2011

To find a free tax preparation site in your community
   pointer   Call Connectinc at 888-927-3230 (toll-free) or

   pointer   Visit the IRS website or

   pointer   Call your local Legal Aid of NC office.

 

To request help from a Legal Aid of North Carolina office that is offering free tax preparation for the 2010 tax year:

1. Make an appointment;

2. At the scheduled time, come to the Legal Aid of North Carolina office with the documents listed below under Information Needed from Taxpayer.

 

 

Information Needed from Taxpayer

      Valid photo ID for taxpayer
      [If filing a joint return, a valid photo ID is also needed for the
        spouse.]

      Social Security Card or Individual Tax identification Number
     
(ITIN) documentation for:
            - Taxpayer
        
   - Spouse (required for joint return only)
            - Children or other household members claimed.

     Tax information:
            - W-2 form for each job held in 2009 (get from employer)

            - Other documents relevant to income
            - Spouse must be present for signatures (e-file return only)
            - Bank account and routing numbers (required for direct
              deposit).

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Want to File Your Own Taxes?
You may be eligible to file your federal and state tax returns online FREE if your income is less than $56,000.  Follow the instructions below to access this service:

 
  Step One:
 Go to www.beehive.org/legalaidnc and create a user account.
  

  Step Two:  Follow the prompts on the screen to complete your return in the
  TaxCut software.  You will learn if you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax
  Credit (EITC)
and other credits.  If this is your first time to file online, use the
  tips in the Get Organized section.
  

  Step Three:  Find out about other resources that will help you manage your
  finances and build a better future for your family. 
 

   This is a service of the Tax Assistance Project of Legal Aid of North 
   Carolina in partnership with One Economy Corporation.
 

 

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Disclaimer

The materials contained on this website are for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.  Also please note that Legal Aid of North Carolina does not provide legal assistance by E-mail. Contact your Legal Aid of North Carolina office or a private attorney if you need to speak to an attorney regarding your particular situation.
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Mission Statement

Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity.

 

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