Welcome to the Tax Assistance Project of Legal Aid of North Carolina (TAP)
Did you know that
every year eligible low income taxpayers in
North Carolina
lose between $93 million and $176 million of their own money because
they do not claim federal taxes due back to them through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?
Some working families lose even more money because they pay high
fees for tax preparation services and short-term, high-interest,
Refund Anticipation Loans. Legal Aid of North Carolina's Tax Assistance Project (TAP) was created to help families with low to moderate income. Trained community volunteers provide free tax help, with the IRS providing oversight under its VITA (“Volunteer Income Tax Assistance”) Program.
Refund Anticipation Loans
An Offer You CAN Refuse.What you will be getting is a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL). The loan may sound like a good deal but it is just another way to take your money. read more...
First time Homebuyers!
A new law went into effect November 6th.If you purchased a new home in 2009 or owned a home for at least 5 years, you may qualify up to $8,000!. read more...
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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.