Other Helpful Programs
Weatherization Assistance Program
This federally-funded program run through community action agencies primarily
focuses on helping elderly, disabled and low-income Texans make their homes
more energy efficient. After an energy audit of a qualified resident’s home,
the program will pay for installation of the most cost-effective energy
efficiency measures. For additional information, call 1-800-421-0762 or get in
touch with your local
community action agency.
Have you received all your tax credits from the last 3 years?
If you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and you did not file
for it in the previous three years, you may be eligible to receive anywhere
from $390 to $4,300 for each year not filed. File an amended return and
receive a refund now by first determining if you and your family are eligible
for this credit. Then, complete the Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Form 1040X, which you can download from the IRS
Web site or pick up from an IRS office in your area.
For more information about claiming EITC for previous years, contact your
local IRS office. To find the IRS office closest to you, accesswww.irs.gov/localcontacts
or call 1-800-829-1040.
How to Build Wealth with Help
Want to save money and invest in a home, college education or your own small
business but need a little help? Consider participating in an Individual
Development Account (IDA) program. IDAs are matched savings accounts designed
to encourage working individuals and families of limited means save money for
specific purposes. Click
here to learn more about the programs in Louisiana.
New Orleans Council on Aging
Click here to access the
group’s Web site.
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