Taxes | Bay Area Legal Services

Common Questions

How much do I have to earn before filing a tax return?
I entered into an installment agreement with the IRS. Now I cannot make the payments. What can I do?
I received a letter from the IRS claiming I owe money and I have not received my refund.  What do I do?
May I apply for services at Bay Area Legal if I already filed a Petition with the U.S. Tax Court?
Someone claimed my children on their tax return but my children live with me.  What should I do?
What other resources are available to help with debt and tax problems?

Florida Senior Legal Helpline

The Senior Legal Helpline is available to eligible Florida residents aged 60 and older. Get help with housing problems, family matters, government benefits, contract issues, and more.

To apply for services, call (888) 895-7873, Monday-Friday, 9.a.m.-4:30 p.m. If your matter is not an emergency, you can also apply anytime online.

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Upcoming Legal Clinics

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Free Tax Preparation 2021

February 12 - April 15, 2021

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough,

Pasco,

Pinellas,

Manatee,

Sarasota

Free tax preparation available to Tampa Bay area residents!

Frontline Heroes Project

March 25, 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough,

Pasco,

Pinellas,

Manatee,

Sarasota

The Frontline Heroes Project is a FREE program that assists frontline workers of the COVID-19 pandemic in preparing advance healthcare directives.

Legal Information Center

Typically, daily hours Monday-Friday.

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough

The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County.

Still have questions?

If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.

How do I apply? Am I eligible?

Call (800) 625-2257 to apply for service.

Or complete our online application and we will call you back.

Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873

Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161

TTY: (800) 955-8771