Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma web site offers free tax information and help

March 24, 2015 - PRLog -- Oklahoma – The enduring effects of our nation’s economic crisis continue to severely impact the lives of millions of Americans.  Unemployment and foreclosure rates have remained high, leaving many families unable to escape poverty. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma offers critical help obtaining and learning about much-needed tax credits that allow families a chance to move forward. Our online resource portal at http://www.LegalAidOK.org is part of the national LawHelp.org network of nonprofit legal information portals, and offers a variety of free tools and information for those grappling with tax preparation.

LegaAidOK.org offers easy-to-understand information about both state and federal taxes, including links and information for those facing a variety of special circumstances; information about rebates and tax credits, including the earned income tax credit; links to sites offering free tax filing; referrals to organizations that offer free or low-cost help; information on avoiding tax scams; and more. Find the "Free Legal Resources" link at the top.

This "Free Legal Resources" portal on the Legal Aid website, OKLaw.org, is Oklahoma's online source for free legal aid referrals, know-your-rights information and a variety of self-help tools.  This is maintained by Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, in conjunction with Pro Bono Net, a nonprofit leader in increasing access to justice for the disadvantaged.  The legal information and referral site, http://www.oklaw.org, was launched in 2002 and now serves more than 230,000 visitors a year.  OKLaw.org was developed with support from the Legal Services Corporation.

Call Legal Aid at 888-534-5243 to apply for help (Mon - Thurs, 8 to 5) or find information at http://www.legalaidok.org.

“High rates of unemployment continue to affect millions of Americans. It’s essential that struggling families receive all the benefits to which they’re entitled,” said Liz Keith, Program Director of Pro Bono Net.  “LawHelp makes it easier for them to obtain these important benefits as well as find needed information, by putting tax resources, referrals and tools on one user-friendly site.”

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About Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is a not-for-profit law firm, which provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income individuals and their families and to elderly persons in the areas of family, consumer, housing, health and employment. Legal Aid attorneys and staff work through a network of fully-staffed law offices and satellite offices, serving eligible clients in all 77 counties of Oklahoma. The statewide toll-free number to call for legal assistance is 1-888-534-5243.

Funding for Legal Aid is from the Legal Services Corporation, the State of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Bar Foundation, 16 United Way or United Fund organizations and aging agencies across the state, as well as generous attorneys, law firms, foundations, businesses and individuals.

About Pro Bono Net

Pro Bono Net is a national non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to justice for the disadvantaged. Through innovative technology solutions and expertise in building and mobilizing justice networks, Pro Bono Net transforms the way legal help reaches the underserved. Comprehensive programs including www.probono.net, www.lawhelp.org and www.lawhelpinteractive.org, enable legal advocates to make a stronger impact, increase volunteer participation, and empower the public with resources and self-help tools to improve their lives.