Wauconda Area Library
801 N. Main Street
Wauconda, IL  60084

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Phone:   (847) 526-6225
  Fax:   (847) 526-6244
TDD:   (847) 526-6236
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Tax Information

 


Tax Forms at the Library  |  Federal IRS Tax Forms Online  |  State Tax Forms Online  | 

AARP Tax Assistance at the Library  |  Free Tax Counseling  |  Tax Help by Telephone  |  En Español  |

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Tax Forms at the Library

Many income tax forms are available at the library beginning in January.  The forms are located in the hallway by the restrooms near the main entrance.  Please be aware that library staff cannot answer your tax questions or tell you which tax form to use.  Tax forms and instructions can be photocopied or printed from the Internet for $.10 per page.  Please ask at the Adult Services Reference Desk for assistance.

Federal IRS Tax Forms Online

IRS Home Page  http://www.irs.gov

IRS Website Help  http://www.irs.gov/help/index.html
For help using the site, keyword searching, tax questions, finding a specific form or publication and more.

Federal IRS Tax Forms and Instructions  http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/lists/0,,id=97817,00.html
Select a form or instructions by form number.

E-file  http://www.irs.gov/efile/index.html
Information on how to file your taxes electronically.

Free File  http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118986,00.html
Find out if you qualify to file for free electronically.

Seniors and Retirees  http://www.irs.gov/individuals/retirees/
Tips on filing taxes for seniors in addition to publications and forms for older Americans and retirees.

State Tax Forms Online

Illinois Department of Revenue  http://www.revenue.state.il.us/index.htm

State Tax Forms  http://www.revenue.state.il.us/taxforms/index.htm
Find forms and instructions for individuals and businesses.  Forms for prior years and mailing addresses are available. To order forms by phone, call 1-800-356-6302.

E-file  https://www.revenue.state.il.us/app/ifile/
Information on how to file your state taxes electronically.

AARP Tax Assistance at the Library

Volunteers with the American Association of Retired Persons provide free income tax return assistance to eligible patrons who are 55 or older.  Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting February 6 through April 12.  Appointment scheduling begins at 9:00 a.m.  Appointments must be made at the Adult Services Reference Desk in person or by calling 847-526-6225 ext. 203.

Please bring the following items with you to your appointment:

  • A copy of last year's tax return
  • 1099 forms
  • W-2 forms
  • Estimated tax payments
  • Property taxes paid

If you are filing jointly, both parties need to attend the appointment together.

Free Tax Counseling

For face-to-face tax help in Illinois  http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/article/0,,id=98273,00.html

Locate free tax counseling and filing assistance sites for qualified taxpayers nearest you through the Illinois Department of Revenue  http://www.revenue.state.il.us/app/freetaxpreparer/

The Tax Counseling Project and the Tax Assistance Program-It Adds Up offer free income tax counseling for families will annual incomes less than $40,000 and individuals with annual incomes less than $15,000.  http://www.ilchildcare.org/pressreleases/TCP-TAP%20Flyer%202006_1.pdf

Tax Help by Telephone 

Live Telephone Assistance for federal income tax questions Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

  • For individuals   1-800-829-1040
  • For businesses   1-800-829-4933
  • For people with hearing impairments  1-800-829-4059 (TDD)

Live Telephone Assistance for state income tax questions Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

  • For individuals   1-800-732-8866
  • For businesses   1-217-524-4772
  • For people with hearing impairments   1-800-544-5304 (TDD)

Información en Español

El sitio del IRS en español  http://www.irs.gov/espanol/index.html

Publicaciones del IRS en español  http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98771,00.html

Índice de mensajes telefónicos pre-grabados del IRS  http://www.irs.gov/espanol/article/0,,id=99715,00.html

FirstGov en español  http://www.firstgov.gov/Espanol/index.shtml, http://www.firstgov.gov/Espanol/Temas/Dinero.shtml
Ver "Dinero e impuestos" para mayor información

Para encontrar profesionales hispanohablantes de H&R Block que preparen impuestos  http://www.hrblock.com/universal/office_locator.html?&CID=68753&otpPartnerId=0&PartnerID=0&CouponID=1

 

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Last updated 1/17/07