Tax Information

Websites for this Topic | Research guides and databases

Databases

These databases are available from outside the Library using your Carol Stream Library card and pin number.

CQ Researcher	Locate in-depth coverage and analysis of social issues, politics, and domestic and international affairs from Congressional Quarterly.
LegalForms	Locate state specific and federal legal forms. Also includes attorney directory and legal dictionary.
LexisNexis	Search authoritative international business and legal news and information, plus SEC filings and other financial information.

Websites

Tax Forms are available at the Library in the Adult Reference Department. Most forms are also available online.

Internal Revenue Service

www.irs.gov The official IRS Digital Daily provides tax forms, publications, regulations, advice, statistics, and news.
IRS e-file for Taxpayers
From the Internal Revenue Services website, this page answers questions you may have about filing electronically.
IRS Authorized e-file Providers
Contact a Local Office for Assistance
AARP Tax Aide assistance locations
Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center Information on the rebates, the IRS will start mailing out to taxpayers in May, 2008.
Live Telephone Assistance for Individuals: Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040
Call 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676) to order current and prior year forms, instrutions, and publications.

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

Site of the the Illinois Department of Revenue. Provides links to online help and resources, Illinois tax forms, tax information, Circuit Breaker information, in addition to other useful material.
Illinois state tax forms www.revenue.state.il.us
Form IL-1363: The Illinois Department on Aging's Circuit Breaker program provides grants to senior citizens and persons with disabilities to help them reduce the impact of taxes and prescription medications on their lives. http://www.cbrx.il.gov

Other States

Other State Tax Forms available through the Federation of Tax Administrators www.taxadmin.org/fta/link/forms.html
Tax & Accounting Sites Directory A good starting place. An extensive, well-organized guide to tax (federal, state, and international) and accounting resources on the Internet.
Yahoo! Tax Center This is an excellent starting point for tax information. Features include a Tax Refund Estimator, tax preparation checklists, a tax guide for investors, links to state tax forms from all 50 states, and much more.

Tax Forms available at the Library

During tax season (January through April) multiple copies of high-demand federal and Illinois state income tax forms will be available on a self-service basis.

After the beginning of the new year, the Library will make the forms and publications available as soon as they are received from the government. Please keep in mind that not all forms and publications are distributed by the government at the beginning of the year. If you need a special form or want to check the availability of a specific form, please call the Library and ask to speak to a Reference Librarian at the Adult Services Desk.