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Taxes & Tax Preparation
Federal and New York State guidance for tax season and year-round questions.
Internal Revenue Service · IRS
IRS Tax Tips
Tax filing updates, credits, deductions, deadlines and scam alerts.
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IRS Educational Publications
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New York State Tax News
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NYS Income Tax Resource Center
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Immigration & Citizenship
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USCIS · Federal government
USCIS Newsroom
Official updates on immigration forms, policies, filing procedures and agency announcements.
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USCIS Citizenship Resources
Naturalization eligibility, application steps, interview guidance and citizenship study materials.
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USAHello Immigration Guide
Plain-language educational resources about U.S. immigration, family matters and immigrant rights.
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NYC Immigration Legal Help
Find free or eligibility-based immigration legal services in NYC. Call 800-354-0365 or 311 for referrals.
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NYS Office for New Americans
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Credit Repair & Debt
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau · CFPB
CFPB Credit Reports & Scores
Learn how credit reports work, improve credit, dispute errors and understand consumer rights.
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AnnualCreditReport.com
The federally authorized source for free weekly credit reports from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
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FTC Credit Repair FAQs
Know your rights, correct inaccuracies and learn how to spot illegal credit-repair promises.
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NYC Financial Empowerment Centers
Free confidential one-on-one guidance for budgeting, credit and managing debt; eligibility rules apply.
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IdentityTheft.gov
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New York City · ACCESS NYC
ACCESS NYC Benefits
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USA.gov Government Services
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NYC Credit & Debt Tips
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Small Business & Self-Employment
Official business-startup guidance and tax information for entrepreneurs.
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA
SBA Small Business Guide
Step-by-step guidance on business plans, registering, licensing, funding and operations.
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IRS Small Business & Self-Employed
Federal tax information for entrepreneurs, independent contractors and business owners.
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Consumer Protection & Learning
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Federal Trade Commission · FTC
FTC Consumer Advice
Fraud prevention, scam alerts, identity protection, banking and consumer-rights articles.
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USAHello Classroom
Free online GED preparation and educational resources for immigrant communities.
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