Fighting Fear with Facts: Helping Families Understand Public Charge
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As a member of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign, a national coalition of organizations fighting to protect immigrant family stability, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy has been working to educate the community on the local impact of the Trump administration’s new Public Charge rule. The rule, which went into effect Feb.…
2020 Census: Get Counted, Hazte Contar
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The 2020 Census is coming. Find out what you need to know to get counted. Se acerca el Censo 2020. Aprenda lo que necesita saber para ser contado. What is the Census? | ¿Qué es el censo? The census is a count taken every 10 years of every person in…
Protecting Seniors from Fraud and Scams
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Seniors are at high risk of being targeted by scams due to increased health needs and accumulated assets, savings, or income. Learn about the types of scams that target seniors to protect yourself, your loved ones and your neighbors from becoming victims. Types of Scams Government Agency Scams: Scammers call…
What NOT to do when filing your taxes
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Filing taxes can be an overwhelming task, often because taxpayers are afraid of making mistakes. And there’s a good reason for some to feel that way: seemingly small mistakes made when filing your taxes can result in a major issue with the IRS down the road. Learn what you need…
What to remember this Tax Season
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Tax season is upon us, and many people are looking for help filing a tax return. In doing so, taxpayers should choose their tax preparers wisely because it’s ultimately the taxpayer who is responsible for all the information on their income tax return. This is true no matter who prepares…
Protect Yourself This Tax Season
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Tax season is also the season for scams targeting taxpayers. Understand the most common scams to protect yourself, your personal information and your finances. Identity Theft This occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your Name, Social Security Number (SSN) or other personal identifying information, without your permission.…
Ocho Cosas Que Debes Saber Sobre Carga Pública
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Tiene preguntas sobre la “carga pública”? Mire esta presentación de Elizabeth Setaro del Centro Apoyo Legal de Charlotte para conocer cómo la carga pública y si afecta a su familia. ¿Qué es la carga publica? La carga publica se refiere a una ley antigua de inmigración que dice que el…
2020 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.
Charlotte Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty for Filing False Tax Returns
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from WSOC TV: CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte tax preparer pleaded guilty in federal court Friday for filing false tax returns for her clients and for herself. Andrivia Wells entered a guilty plea for three out of 35 counts, including aiding and assisting the filing of false tax returns and filing…
N.C. Ranks 37th on Prosperity
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This release is from the group Financial Security CLT. Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy is a member. Weathering a financial storm is essential for all families to build towards a stronger future. New data released this week about the financial health of our state highlights where disparities exist that prevent…
