Taxes
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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 2020/2021.
Copies of forms will be available at our Business & AV area for 10 cents per page.
Copy your own from masters of:
selected Federal & Illinois forms
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
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Taxes. Free File Options 2021
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. 2021 edition refers to tax year Jan 1, 2020-Dec. 31, 2020.
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. 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 April 15, 2021 extended to May 17, 2021
Illinois filing deadline is April 15, 2021.
Cook County Property Tax Information
Cook Country Property Tax Information
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
- Notice: An important message from the IRS about the free e-file options available to file your taxes.
- Download Tax Forms Get your 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and all the other forms. Prior years' forms are available to download separately.
- Federal Income Tax Refund Status Inquiry
- Consult these IRS pages for answers to common questions. There are specialized sections that address the concerns of individual taxpayers, taxpayers in the military and businesses.
- Where do I file? Who can I call? Contact your local IRS office.
Illinois State Income Tax Forms & Information
Illinois State Income Tax Forms & Information
Illinois Department of Revenue
- Tax forms and publications
- Tax Forms
- File Free Online at the State of Illinois Tax Website
- Illinois Income Tax Refund Status Inquiry
- Individuals: File Free Online, Get Forms, Check Your Refund
Indiana State Income Tax Forms & Information
Indiana State Income Tax Forms & Information
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:
- J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax,
The current edition lists the year you file the return, i.e. 2021 edition refers to tax year January 1, 2020-December 31, 2020. - Tax Guide Books