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• About the Louisiana Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

  LOUISIANA LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC CALL 504-529-1000, ext 225 or toll-free at 877-521-6242, ext 225 FREE legal help for federal tax problems Louisiana residents may get FREE legal help with federal tax problems from the Louisiana Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). This Clinic is part of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) but serves clients from all parts of Louisiana. The Clinic is independent of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR). All conversations with our attorneys and staff are confidential. Who can we help? The Clinic serves low-income taxpayers who live in any parish in Louisiana and who have disputes with the IRS. If you cannot afford a lawyer to help you with your tax issues, call and see if you are eligible for free services from the Clinic. How to apply for our legal help Call Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans) at (504) 529-1000, ext. 225 and tell the intake staff that you have a federal tax problem. If calling long distance, you may call toll free at 877-521-6242, ext. 233. The intake staff will ask about the members of your household and the household income, in order to determine whether you are eligible for the Clinic’s free services. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

• About the Taxpayer Advocate Service

  This independent organization within the IRS helps taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS and recommends changes to prevent the problems. Content Detail

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  Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• Find your local IRS office

  Addresses and contact information for IRS offices in Louisiana. Content Detail

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  Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• Free Legal Help for Federal Tax Problems

  Information on how low-income taxpayers can get free legal help for their federal tax problems. Explains the types of cases that the Louisiana Low Income Taxpayer Clinic can take. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

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  Spanish / Español

• "How to Find a Good Tax Preparer"

  Live recording from our Low-Income Tax Clinic here at SLLS -- Managing Attorney Paul Tuttle and ABA Tax Fellow Andre Robinson Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office) ("SLLS")

• Orleans Parish Assessor

  See this FAQ from the site, which may answer some of your basic local tax questions. The general site has more information. Content Detail

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  Orleans Parish Tax Assessor

• SLLS Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

  See this brochure about the SLLS low-income taxpayer clinic. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office)

• State Tax Agency Phone Numbers

  Telephone numbers for taxpayer services assistance, field offices, and more. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Department of Revenue

• The IRS site in Spanish/El IRS en Español

  Aquí es el sitio que se llama "El IRS en Español," con información del Servicio de Impuestos Internos, o IRS. This is the IRS site in Spanish. Content Detail

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  IRS

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  Spanish / Español

• What if I haven't filed my taxes?

  See this flyer about your responsibilities and other issues. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office)