The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is available by virtual appointment through tax season to help eligible residents file their taxes. If your household income in 2020 was $57,000 or less, you could qualify to have […]
2021 Pro Bono Honor Roll
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The Mecklenburg Access to Justice Pro Bono Partners Program of Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and Legal Aid of North Carolina-Charlotte is pleased to recognize our committed pro bono attorneys […]
NC Extra Credit Grant Program
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Feb. 16, 2021, Update: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed a COVID-19 relief bill that extends the deadline for parents to apply for $335 NC Extra […]
Ready to file your 2020 tax return?
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Here are five things to keep in mind this tax season: 1. The tax filing season is February 12th, 2021 through April 15th, 2021 Update The federal tax filing deadline […]
COVID Scams: 5 things to remember during the vaccine roll out
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As North Carolinians begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, the NC Department of Justice is warning about an increase in vaccine-related scams. Here are five things to keep in mind as the […]
Biden Implements 100 Day Moratorium on Removal Proceedings
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On inauguration day, the Biden Administration announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would “conduct a review of [all] policies and practices concerning immigration enforcement” to, among other things, […]
Our Call to the Biden Administration on Inauguration Day
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In his speech “The Other America,” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. condemns consequences of a divided and inequitable society built from a long, tiring, and terrifying history of white supremacy and calls […]
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy’s Anti-Racist Reading List
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At Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, we believe that ALL people should have access to legal assistance and resources that ensure stability and promote opportunity. We fight for equal justice […]
Statement on Wednesday’s Insurrection at the Capitol
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From our executive director, Ken Schorr: Politics profoundly affects our work and our ability to receive fair treatment, adequate income, and needed services for our clients. While I usually avoid […]
How to Claim the Recovery Rebate Credit: FAQs
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In late December, lawmakers passed a coronavirus relief package that provides essential economic relief for millions of workers and people with low incomes. One component of the package is a […]