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Personal Finance and Investing

ALBliberal

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2. They should see if any credits are available

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Mon Mar 30, 2026, 02:44 PM

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Many people “feel” they don’t need to file. But? There are refundable credits out there on the federal and state level they may be missing out on. Elderly and disabled credits on federal level refer to IRS publication 524. State rules vary but in NM there are low income credits available.

Doubt they would get notices for not filing. But? IRS and state won’t let them know if they had any credits coming.

And? Is it worth paying a preparer to get the credits?

Probably not.

Hope that helps.

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