Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
We help people who run up against tax problems with the IRS. Our services are free.
Understanding the Affordable Care Act
Some low income people are eligible for Mainecare. Most other people with low incomes can get help paying for health insurance. The IRS gives instant tax credits to help with the cost.
There are many places to get help finding health insurance:
Military Training Qualifying for a Professional License
Are you a veteran considering applying for a Maine Professional license? Your military training may help!
The Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation will consider military training when reviewing applications. This means you may not have to complete certain required training programs.
Benefits for Veterans and Their Families in State & Local Government Jobs
If You or Your Spouse Have Been in the Armed Services You May Get Special Benefits When Applying for a State Job
Maine gives benefits to some former members of the armed services and their spouses. You can get these if you are a veteran, or if your spouse was a veteran and has passed away.
What Happens to Your Job If You Get Called to Active Duty or Required Military Training?
Maine Law
Maine law protects you when you are in the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces and receive orders. When these orders require you to take leave from your job you are provided certain rights. These rights include:
What Happens to Your Professional or Occupational Licenses When You Get Called to Active Duty?
Maine law gives certain protections if you are in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserve. These rules apply when you are called to active duty for more than 30 days.
If you have a:
Fair Employment for Immigrants
Are you being treated fairly on the job - and when looking for a job?
Were you treated differently because of:
Income Guidelines for the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Yearly income guidelines for PTLA's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
Will Getting A Big Tax Refund Make Me Lose My Benefits?
This year, you won’t have to worry about losing your benefits if you get a big tax refund. Starting in 2011, any tax refunds you get will not affect most public benefits, or how much you get!
Under the law passed in December 2010:
Do You Owe Money to the IRS?
I've just received a "Notice of tax due" letter from the IRS. What is this? The IRS sent you this letter because it believes you have not paid the total amount of taxes that you owe.