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Maryland – Comptroller of the Treasury   
Federal – Internal Revenue Service 
Spousal Tax Relief Eligibility Explorer

The IRS offers online advice to husbands and wives whose spouses racked up tax bills that they were forced to cover.  If you were a victim of your ex-spouses mischief, you may be able to get some of your money back from the IRS.  This website guides you through a series of Yes / No questions designed to determine if you were injured enough to qualify.  For more information download, Publication 971 and file Form 8857. 

Making Charitable Donations 
Before donating money to charitable organizations, the Maryland Office of the Secretary of State provides valuable information on which you are really giving to, what types of questions to ask telephone solicitors and how to look out for deceptive practices.

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