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Brainfuse New at the Library
The library now has Brainfuse – on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels. Brainfuse is one of the nation’s leading online tutoring providers for libraries and schools. Users get live tutoring from instructors through the Brainfuse online classroom. Thanks to the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, Oklahomans across the state can use Brainfuse through their public libraries.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Students work with live tutors using an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy & paste text or images and graph homework problems. Use HelpNow for homework help, skills building and test prep.
The Writing Lab and the 24/7 Center
Users get the freedom to get help any time of the day without connecting with a live tutor. Users can submit papers through the Writing Lab for feedback. The 24/7 Center is for non-writing assignments like math or science.
JobNow
Job-seekers can get live online help, powerful tools, and other resources.
Live Interview Coaching
Brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches. Job coaches and users chat live chat through the online classroom. Also get 24/7 access to interview tips and career resources.
Resume Lab
Submit your resume and a job coach will send it back within 24 hours with detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. You can also download resume templates or browse resources for making better resumes.
Career Resources
24/7 access to carefully chosen job resources. Brainfuse job coaches help users strategically target jobs best suited to their interests and qualifications.
Adult Learning Center
Get basic career-enhancing skills. ALC offers test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS citizenship test) and an academic skills center featuring live, online tutors.
VetNow
Support for your community’s veterans and their families. VetNow offers help navigating the VA, academic tutoring, and help with employment transition.
Live Online Navigators
VetNow Navigators are trained to help veterans and families connect with valuable benefits and resources.
Get Started with Brainfuse
2023 Taxes Help and Free File
Quick Links
Get Tax Help
File a free federal and state return if your income in 2021 was $73,000 or less.
Do you have questions as you’re doing your return?
Certified tax coaches can help:
email: VITAprogram@chickasaw.net
Assistors will be answering questions Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
You’ll get a response within 24 hours, working days.
To e-file your 2021 tax return, you must verify your identity with your Adjusted Gross Income from your 2020 tax return. Find out how to get an electronic PIN
To get started – Make an account in OLT OnLine Taxes
OLT OnLine Taxes is the IRS approved free file tax filing service
- Easy Q&A guidance to fill out the 1040 form
- No age restrictions
- e-file service for federal and Oklahoma returns
- Form 1040NR (non-resident)
- View and print tax returns
More on Taxes, Filing & Tracking Returns
You May Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit
You may have extra money waiting for you with the Earned Income Tax Credit. The EITC is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income.
If you qualify, you could pay less federal tax or even get money back. The EITC is a boost to help pay your bills or save for a rainy day. See if you qualify for EITC
Changes to the Child Tax Credit in 2021
Changes to the Child Tax Credit helped many families get advance payments of the credit. Half of the total credit amount was sent automatically to eligible people during the last six months of 2021. Families can claim the other half when filing their 2021 income tax return. Learn more about Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021