Consumer Protection & Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

Helpful Links

IRS self-help tools: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-offers-self-help-tax-tools

How to Find the Nearest VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Site. VITA helps prepare and file taxes for low-income individuals and families for free: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/find-a-location-for-free-tax-prep

Boston Tax Help provides a free service to prepare and file taxes for low-income individuals and families: https://www.bostontaxhelp.org/

How do I protect myself from fraud? https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/fraud/  

Fraud and scams related to Covid-19: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-fraud-protecting-public-funds

Common consumer issues and checklist:  https://www.masslegalhelp.org/consumer

What debts to pay first: https://www.masslegalhelp.org/consumer/debt/which-debts-first/what-to-pay

If a creditor take you to court for unpaid bills: https://www.masslegalhelp.org/consumer/debt/court

Am I Collection Proof? https://www.masslegalhelp.org/consumer/debt-judgment-proof

Medical Debt https://www.masslegalhelp.org/consumer/debt/medical-debt

General Consumer Resources Related to Debt https://www.masslegalhelp.org/consumer/debt/resources

Student Loanshttps://www.masslegalhelp.org/consumer/loans/student-loans

Automobileshttps://www.masslegalhelp.org/consumer/automobiles

Consumer Forms and Sample Lettershttps://www.masslegalhelp.org/consumer/forms-and-sample-letters