El verano pasado ocurrió el huracán Ida. Algunas personas todavía tienen problemas legales relacionados con el huracán.
Hay buenas noticias: ofrecemos asistencia legal gratuita para ayudar con problemas relacionados con el desastre.
Los abogados de Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (“SLLS”) le podemos ayudar con asuntos legales después de tormentas y otros desastres.
Vea si califica para recibir ayuda con problemas como estos:
Tal vez ¡SLLS podría ayudar!
Puede aplicar para asistencia legal gratuita en Internet aquí—https://slls.org/get-help/
Puede aplicar para asistencia legal gratuita por teléfono aquí—1-844-244-7871.
Esté listo para describir qué tipo de problema legal tiene.
Esté listo para responder a algunas preguntas sobre su situación financiera. Eso ayudará a SLLS a averiguar si califica para recibir ayuda legal gratuita.
Información importante para apelar reclamos rechazados por FEMA: Se tiene 60 días para apelar la decisión de FEMA, pero en algunas situaciones es posible que aún pueda enviar su apelación después de 60 días.
Llámanos hoy al SLLS para obtener más información.
Hurricane Ida happened last summer. Some people still have storm-related legal problems.
Good news: there is free legal aid to help.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Assistance (“SLLS”) attorneys help with legal issues after storms and other disasters.
See if you qualify for help with problems like the ones listed here:
SLLS may be able to help!
You can apply for free legal aid online here: https://slls.org/get-help/
You can call to ask about free legal aid here: 1-844-244-7871.
Be ready to say briefly what kind of legal problem you have.
Be ready to answer some questions about your money situation. That helps SLLS find out if you qualify for free legal help.
Here’s more information about appealing a FEMA decision on your claim.
You have 60 days to appeal FEMA’s decision .
Depending on your situation you may still be able to appeal for more help after the 60-day deadline.
Contact SLLS today to learn more.
There is good news for those who did not get the 2021 stimulus payment or the Advanced Child Tax Credit.
People who do not have to file federal income tax forms can now get these 2021 payments without filing a tax return:
Who can use the website?
If you do not need to file a 2021 tax return you can use a website to claim the 2021 stimulus funds or Advanced Child Tax Credits.
Use the website only if all of the things listed below apply to your household:
Who cannot use the new website?
People who must file federal income tax forms for 2021 tax forms cannot use this new option.
People who cannot use the site include:
For example people at these income levels did not need to file federal tax forms
Single people living alone: | Income under $12,550 |
Married filing jointly: | Income under $25,100 |
Unmarried head of household: | Income under $18,800 |
If you are must file a tax return, you can still file a late federal return.
Filing your taxes can get you your Stimulus or Child Tax Credits as tax refunds.
To find out more about whether you should file a tax return, talk with a reputable tax preparer.
You can also use the Form 1040 instructions at www.irs.gov.
You can also use https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/do-i-need-to-file-a-tax-return.
How to use the website:
You can claim Stimulus funds or the Child Tax Credit by using a website set up by a nonprofit to help people get their Advanced Child Tax Credit money.
The website is not a government website.
A non-profit group called Code for America designed the website with the IRS.
The website will be up until at least October 15, 2022
The website to use is www.getctc.org.
Be careful to use the correct website.
Never give your personal information to an unknown website.
To use the website, you will need:
You will be asked to prove who you are. There may be questions about credit you have gotten. These are things like a mortgage, student loan, car loan, or credit card.
You can also use a valid driver’s license number to prove who you are.
If you do not have these items, you will be asked to confirm your identity with a secure video call.
Filing for the money usually takes about 15 minutes.
You can have the funds deposited into a bank account or mailed to you.
If you find you cannot use the website, you may want to file a late 2021 Federal tax return to claim your funds.
Low-income persons can get help from a non-profit group called Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) in filling out returns.
To find out what VITA programs are near you, you can call 1-800-906-9887, toll free.
If you are 60 years old or older, to find out about help near you, you can also call the AARP 1-888-227-7669, toll free.