South Hampton Roads Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition

If you are a low income taxpayer who cannot afford professional tax assistance
during audits of your federal income tax return, you may qualify for help from
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics or other organizations that provide free assistance
in tax disputes.

IRS Form 8888 allows taxpayers who use direct deposit to divide their refunds in up to three financial accounts.

Courtesy American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2006 - An act signed into law May 29 by President Bush
solves a conflict in the tax code by allowing servicemembers who serve in a
combat zone to still contribute to their individual retirement accounts, a
Defense Department official said here today.

The Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities Act amends the Internal Revenue
Code to allow servicemembers to include tax-exempt combat zone pay in
determining the allowable income tax deduction for contributions to retirement
savings plans.

Treasury and IRS Provide Guidance for Energy Credits for Homeowners

A recent tax law change provides a tax credit to improve the energy efficiency
of existing homes.