General Information

NOTICE: An important message from the IRS about the tax forms and free options available to file your taxes.

Free paper forms will NOT be available at the library in 2019/2020.
Copies of forms will be available at our Business & AV area for 10 cents per page. 

Copy your own from masters of:

Federal:
1040, 1040ES, 1040X, 1040V, Schedules A, B, C, D, E, Form EIC
Forms 2106, 2241, 4562, 4868, 8283, 8812, 8822, 8829, 8863.  No instruction booklets.

The IRS and State of Illinois no longer provide us free forms.

We encourage patrons to download and print the forms they need using the convenient links below, or to file online.

File free online at IRS, State of Illinois, or Credit Karma, or H&R Block

Learn more PDF iconTaxes. Free File Options 2020

The Library also has other resources, such as privately published tax guides and books with detailed instructions such as J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax, The current edition lists the year you file the return, i.e. 2020 edition refers to tax year Jan 1, 2019-Dec. 31, 2019.

Many Federal and State tax forms can be downloaded on the Internet. (see links below)

You may also download and print forms you need. Internet access card required. (Users over age 18 with a photo ID may use one of our temporary cards.) Self-printed forms are 15 cents per page.

W-2, 1099 and other informational forms used in filling out personal income tax forms must be obtained from the appropriate employer, bank, or financial consultant. For employers or institutions looking for blank copies of these forms, they can be ordered from the IRS (1-800-TAX-FORM), and purchased through office supply stores.

Federal filing deadline is extended to July 15, 2020. Read full details.
Illinois filing deadline is extended to July 15, 2020.

Cook County Property Tax Information

Cook Country Property Tax Information

Cook County Clerk's Office

Cook County Assessor including information on homeowner and senior exemptions, and forms needed for appeals.

Cook County Treasurer including information on exemptions, freezes, tax due dates, and records of payment.

Federal Income Tax Forms & Information

Federal Income Tax Forms & Information

Federal Income Tax Forms & Information

Illinois State Income Tax Forms & Information

Illinois State Income Tax Forms & Information

Illinois Department of Revenue

Tax Assistance

Tax Assistance

Need help filling out your tax forms?
Library staff cannot answer questions regarding tax forms. We are simply a place to print forms.

If you need assistance, try these resources:

We do not currently have information about AARP tax preparation sites.

 

  • AARP Tax Aid Website
  • Chicago IRS office:
    230 S. Dearborn St
    Room 2300
    Chicago IL 60604
    (312) 566-4912
    8:30am-4:30pm
  • For 24 hour, general IRS information, call (800) 829-1040
    (800) 829-4059 TTY/TDD
  • For Illinois Tax Assistance
    Call (800) 732-8866 or (800) TDD 544-5304
    Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Tax Books

Tax Books

Need help filling out your tax forms?
Library staff cannot answer questions regarding tax forms. We are simply a place to obtain forms.

If you need assistance, try these resources: