Frequently Asked Tax Questions for Seniors
(Separate Website)
Answers to common tax questions on Individual Retirement Accounts.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Tax Counseling for the Elderly
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The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program provides free tax help to people with low-to-middle income with special attention to those aged 60 and older.
By: OK Tax Commission
When Do You Need Joint Tenancy?
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FAQ provided by the Oklahoma Bar Association.
By: Oklahoma Bar Association
Seniors Citizens Handbook This Handbook is a project of the Oklahoma Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (OBA/YLD). Its purpose is to be an easy-to-read guide for senior citizens to use in their daily activities. This Handbook is intended to be only an introduction to issues of concern to seniors.
By: Oklahoma Bar Association
Lawyers and Legal Fees
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The best time to see a lawyer is before a problem occurs -- not when you are in legal trouble. Preventive law is one of the most valuable services a lawyer can perform. It can save time, trouble and money. An attorney can analyze the legal implications of a situation, offer advice and decide how best to protect your rights.
By: Oklahoma Bar Association
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Locate an Elder Law Attorney
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The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys certifies lawyers who have skills and experience in representing older persons in areas of the law like long term care planning, Medicare/Medicaid, and estates matters.
By: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Questions & Answers When Looking For an Elder Law Attorney
(Separate Website)
By: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
Questions to Ask Before you Hire An Attorney
A few general questions and a few questions about fees and costs, to ask when you interview an attorney. Yes, you interview! You are hiring the attorney to do a job for you!
By: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
2010 Year Tax Changes
A few things you need to know before you prepare your tax return for the 2010 year!
Due April 18th this year.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
E-File: OK Individual Income Tax Online Filing Options
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E-File! Individual Income Tax Online Filing Options
The Free File Alliance is an organization of software developers that work with the IRS to offer the free preparation and electronic filing (e-filing) of Federal and/or Oklahoma income tax returns for taxpayers that meet certain qualifications.
By: Oklahoma Tax Commission
Free Help with Tax Returns (OK VITA Sites)
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Need help with your Federal & State Tax Returns?
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites may be able to help. Be sure to click on the link and read "What to Bring to a VITA or TCE Site"
By: Oklahoma Tax Commission
I-CAN! E-File
(Separate Website)
I-CAN!? E-File will help you do your taxes for FREE in English or Spanish. Taxes are easy to do with I-CAN!? E-File and you don't need to be a computer expert. Answer a few questions and I-CAN!? E-File will prepare your tax forms for you and E-File them.
You can do your Federal taxes if you live anywhere in the U.S. You may still be required to file State taxes. I-CAN! does not produce the Oklahoma State Income Tax Return.
By: Legal Aid Society of Orange County
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IRS FreeFile (Video)
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The Free File program provides free federal income tax preparation and electronic filing for eligible taxpayers through a partnership between the Internal Revenue Service and the Free File Alliance LLC, a group of private sector tax software companies. Some companies may not offer free state filings! Be sure to choose one that offers free Oklahoma income tax filing.
By: IRS
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AARP Tax Aide Sites for Seniors
(Separate Website)
Free Tax Help for Seniors-find a site near you!
By: AARP
AARP Tax-Aide - Tax Assistance for Older Persons
(Separate Website)
AARP Tax-Aide is a free nationwide tax counseling service targeted to people age 60 and older. Some 31,000 AARP Tax-Aide counselors, trained in cooperation with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) help approximately 1.5 million older taxpayers file their federal state and local tax returns each tax season.
By: AARP Foundation
2011 Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics - Oklahoma
(Separate Website)
OILS is proud to offer all citizens the benefits of a Low-Income Tax Clinic during the tax season. OILS also provides representation all Oklahoma citizens who are income qualified and have a federal tax issue.
If you are seeking assistance, call us at 1-800-658-1497 and complete an application for services.
By: Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc.
IRS Letter - Understanding the Notice
(Separate Website)
Don't panic if you get a letter from the IRS! Check this page to see what the Notice Number really means and what you should do.
By: IRS.gov
Earned Income Credit
(Separate Website)
The EIC is a special tax benefit for working people who earn low or moderate incomes. Workers who qualify for the EIC and file a federal tax return can get back some or all of the federal income tax that was taken out of their pay during the year. They may also get extra cash back from the IRS. Even workers whose earnings are too small to have paid taxes can get the EIC.
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Earned Income Tax Credit - Should I Apply?
The EITC is a credit for people who work. Find out if you're eligible by answering questions and providing basic information on your income.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
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Earned Income Tax Credit Estimator
(Separate Website)
Free online Estimator - a quick tool to see what your Earned Income Tax Credit might be!
By: Center on Budget & Policy Priorities
Earned Income Tax Credit in Advance
(Separate Website)
Why wait? You may be eligible for a tax credit right now that could mean larger paychecks this summer. This benefit is called the Advanced Earned Income Credit or Advance EIC.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Earned Income Tax Credit Thresholds and Tax Law Updates
(Separate Website)
The IRS web site gives income thresholds and information on the Earned Income Tax Credit for the current year, next year and last year.
By: IRS
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Five Important Tax Credits
Check it out! You might be eligible for a tax credit. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of taxes owed. Some credits are even refundable. That means you might receive a refund rather than owe any taxes.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Tulsa County Sales Tax Rebate (Vision 2025) A rebate of $18 per household is available for persons who are age 65 or older as of 12/31/2007 and who resided in Tulsa County for the entire year 2007.
By: Tulsa County Treasurer
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