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Child Related Tax Credits: Who is a "Qualifying Child?"

Why do I need to know who is a "qualifying child?" If you have children, there are some tax credits you might be able to claim. To do this, you need to figure out if your child meets the definition the IRS uses for a "qualifying child." This guide explains what that means.

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic: IRS Problems We Handle

Problems with the IRS? We may be able to help What Is the LITC? Tax Tips
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Income Tax Refunds: Injured Spouse Claims

An injured spouse claim can help you get back your part of a tax refund from a joint tax return. It applies where the IRS has intercepted the refund to offset a debt owed by your spouse but not by you.
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Earned Income Credit

What is the EIC?
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Minor Name Changes in Maine

To change your name, or the name of a minor in your care, you will usually need to file a petition with the Probate Court in the county where you live. There are some special procedures for changing your name if you are under 18 years old.
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Protection from Harassment

If someone is harassing you and you cannot get that person to stop, there is a Maine law that may help you. It is called the "Protection from Harassment" law.