Legal & Tax Services

Description

During tax season (February 4 through April 15), this service pairs you with volunteers who will help with your income tax preparation. Note: your tax situation must be within the scope and training of the volunteers. Help is available on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Cost

There is no cost for this program, but it is available only to individuals and families with income less than $64,000.

For More Information

Call 888–227–7669

Website

https://www.novataxaide.org/

Description

Legal Services of Northern Virginia provides free civil legal assistance to the region’s low-income and neediest populations. We do not assist in criminal, traffic, or immigration matters.

Cost

There are eligibility requirements for this program. Apply for services via https://lsnv.kempscaseworks.com/app/viewer/landing.php

For More Information

Call 703–778–6800 or email help@lsnv.org

Website

https://www.lsnv.org/

Description

The Real Estate Tax Relief provides an exemption and/or deferral of all or a portion of the real estate taxes for qualified Arlington homeowners age 65 and older who have title to the property and meet income, asset, and all eligibility requirements. Applications accepted from January through November 15.

Cost

There are eligibility requirements for this program.

For More Information

Call 703–228–1350

Website

https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Topics/Real-Estate/Tax-Payments/Real-Estate-Tax-Relief

Description

The Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) has a toll-free Statewide Senior Legal Helpline. Seniors can get help with issues, such as long-term care issues, public benefits (Medicaid and SSI), guardianship, age discrimination, financial exploitation, abuse and neglect, and some limited consumer issues.

Cost

There is no cost for this service.

For More Information

Call 844–802–5910

Website

https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/33/statewide-senior-legal-helpline

Description

Virginia Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic in which qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost to be answered by pro bono attorneys licensed in their state. Question topics include Family, Divorce, Custody, Housing, Eviction, Homelessness, Consumer Rights, Financial, Work, Employment, Unemployment, Health and Disability, Civil Rights, Income Maintenance, Juvenile, and Education Law.

Cost

There is no cost for this service for qualified candidates.

Website

https://virginia.freelegalanswers.org/

Description

The website provides neutral legal information only as a public service by the Virginia Access to Justice Commission for self-represented litigants.

Cost

There is no cost for this service.

Website

https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/