Tax Information

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Deadline this year is Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

Federal Tax Forms

FREE OPTIONS to obtain tax products, tax preparation, and help with filing tax returns include:

Download Forms and Instructions online at IRS.gov
Visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center, participating libraries and U.S. Post Offices.
Individuals making $50,000 or less can use the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for free tax preparation and, in many cases, free electronic filing.
Individuals aged 60 and older can take advantage of free tax counseling and basic income tax preparation through Tax Counseling for the Elderly.
IRS Free File provides options for free brand-name tax software or online fillable forms plus free electronic filing. For more information, visit IRS Free File on IRS.gov (available after 1/17/12)
You can request that the form be mailed to you through the IRS toll-free number,
800-829-3676.

Links below access online tax forms.

FEDERAL TAXES

Commonly request IRS Forms and Publications

All Forms and Publications

Find the number of the form you need.

Select (highlight) the form

Hit the "Review Selected Files" button

Tax information for individuals
For Federal tax information such as...

Refunds, payments, extensions

Special Interests (elderly, military members, spouses)

Tax incentives, credits

News, forms, FAQs, contacts

e-file

The IRS no longer sends out paper tax forms. Everyone can use IRS e-file.
Choices include (use "Individuals" tab on IRS website, then 1040 Central)...

Free File

e-file by computer

authorized e-file provider

Check out the smartphone app at IRS2Go

OHIO Department of Taxation

Most popular forms
Search tax forms for individuals (Click on the Search button for browsable list)

RITA (Regional) Taxes
Select Individual from Tax Information column then Forms+Instructions choose Form 37.

PARMA Taxes
Select Downloadable Tax Forms and scroll down to... 2011 Form 1040

CLEVELAND Taxes
from the Central Collection Agency:
CCA Tax Forms page (Print Only and Interactive formats)

More Tax Forms

— OTHER STATES — ALL OHIO CITIES

TAXES and OUR LIBRARY

TAX FORMS –federal, state, local– have arrived at
our branches (call ahead to check availability).

The IRS no longer mails tax forms to individuals
or businesses. In 2012, Post Offices and
participating libraries (like ours) will be the main
distribution points for Federal tax forms/instructions.

Below is a sampling of forms that may be available at your local branch. Call ahead first to check...

1040 (Form only)
1040EZ (Form and instructions)
2106 (Form only) - Employee Business Expenses
2441 (Form and instructions) - Child and Dependent Care Expenses
6251 (Form only) - Alternative Minimum Tax - Individuals
8283 (Form and instructions) - Noncash Charitable Contributions
Schedule A (1040 - Form only) - Itemized Deductions
Schedule A (1040 or 1040A - Form only)
Schedule B (1040 or 1040A - Form only)
- Report of Tax Liability for Semiweekly Schedule Depositors
Schedule D (1040 - Form only)- Capital Gains and Losses
Schedule M (1040 or 1040A - Form only) - Making Work Pay Credit
Schedule R (1040 or 1040A - Form and instructions)
- Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled

TAX PROGRAMS

New Tax Laws

Solon Library

Tuesday, February 21

7:00 PM

Register

TAX HELP

If you need help preparing your taxes and can't afford to pay someone,
AARP Tax-Aide will be available at our Parma-Ridge Branch. Check back for details.

Phone Numbers and Websites for Tax Preparation Assistance

The Cleveland Plain Dealer Tax Call-in

For help with federal, state or local tax returns, call this FREE service...

Sunday February 26 from 2:00-5:00 PM
—and— Monday, February 27, from 6:00-9:00 PM

Dial 216-999-4300_{^{— or—}} 1-800-447-6915

A dozen tax experts and 2 IRS reps will be on hand to answer your questions.

IRS TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE

Best times to call = 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Recorded tax & refund info: 1-800-829-4477
(Refund status and automated topics)
Tax information & notices: 1-800-829-1040
(Making Work Pay tax credits+new tax legislation, refunds:
press "0" to talk to person)
Tax information & notices (business): 1-800-829-4933
Taxpayer Advocate Helpline: 1-877-777-4778
Service of IRS for unresolved tax problems or hardships
Forms & Publication Orders: 1-800-829-3676
Request print forms or form downloads
TDD Equipment: 1-800-829-4059

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Tax Services

Federal Tax Preparation Assistance

IRS Free Tax Return Preparation by Volunteers
(VITA for all, AFTC for armed forces, TCE for elderly)

IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center
1240 E. 9th St., Cleveland — 1-216-522-4048

Visit in person for help

no appointments

Office hours M-F 8:40-4:30

Where to get free tax-filing help if you can't afford a preparer:

Cleveland-area/Northeast Ohio Tax Assistance from The Plain Dealer (NOTE: old info from February 2010 may not be accurate; check back later for update)

More tax help for Northeast Ohio Residents:

First Call for Help [call 211]

Ohio Benefit Bank

File Your Taxes for Free and Keep Your Whole Refund!

The Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) is an Internet service that is available for Ohioans who are in need of help. Most households that make under $60,000 can file their state and federal taxes for free with The Benefit Bank and receive their refunds in 14 days or less. You can file online with no fees or other charges. Go to the OBB website for a self-serve filing program or to find a local site. The OBB project has been funded at least in part with Federal funds from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.

Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition

Do you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit?

The Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition is a local group that is funded by the Cuyahoga County Commissioners that does free income tax preparation for anyone who qualifies for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC is a refundable tax credit available to working adults (without children– earning up to $14,120; those with families of at least two children– earning up to $38,348).

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