Tax Time: Where to get forms and assistance
Need tax forms, help or just information? Click below for all the info you'll need before April 15th! Note: Although the Library does not get IRS or State of Illinois tax forms., you can download and print them from the web at any Library location for $0.20 per page.
Tax Forms - Online
Nearly all tax forms are available on the Internet. Federal and state tax forms are available online to download and print.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Access federal tax forms, publications, and other related information on the IRS website. Visit 1040 Central for some of the most common tax forms and questions. Speak Spanish? Visita el IRS en Español.
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
Find Illinois state tax forms, publications, and other related information for individuals, businesses, non-profits, and more.
The Federation of Tax Administrators provides links to other state revenue departments, which may offer online tax forms for their respective state.
Tax Forms - Print
Order Print Forms by Phone
Order many of the current year tax forms and publications for delivery by U. S. mail.
For Federal tax forms, call 1-800-829-3676. Delivery is within 7-15 days of receipt of request.
For Illinois tax forms, call 1-800-356-6302. Delivery will take 7-10 days from time of request.
Evanston Public Library
The Library no longer carries tax forms. Forms and publications can be printed from the library computer stations on the 2nd and 3rd floor for 20 cents a page. Ask for help at the 3rd floor Reference desk.
847-448-8630
Northwestern University Library
The Northwestern University Library no longer carries tax forms; however, Government Depository staff will help patrons print forms from the Internet. The Depository is located on the 1st floor of the library and is open to the general public.
Northwestern University Library
1935 Sheridan Road Evanston, IL 60201
847-491-7658
Building access for the general public: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Fri, Sat 8:30-12:00pm
Skokie Public Library
A large number of state and federal print forms and publications are available on the 2nd floor. Forms and publications may also be printed from the Internet for 10 cents a page.
Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton Skokie IL 60077
847-673-7774
Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Online Tax Software or Desktop Tax Software?
Should you prepare your income tax return using online tax software, or should you use tax software installed on your computer desktop? Learn about the differences between online tax software and tax software that runs from your computer's hard drive and choose the tax software that works best for you.
Taxpayer Assistance
Chicago IRS Office
230 S. Dearborn St.
Chicago IL 60604
312-566-4912
Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Office will be open on Saturday 2/26/2011 and 3/26/2011 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For 24 hour, general IRS information, call 800- 829-1040,
TTY/TDD 800- 829-4059
Taxpayer Advocate Service - Illinois
230 S. Dearborn StreetRoom 2860, Stop-1005 CHI
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-566-3800
FAX: 312-566-3803
Toll Free: 1-877-777-4778
TTY/TDD: 800-829-4059
The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS. If you have tried to resolve a tax problem with the IRS and are still experiencing delays or are facing economic harm, you may request the assistance of the Taxpayer Advocate. Service is free and confidential, and available to businesses as well as individuals.
Illinois Department of Revenue
Chicago
James R. Thompson Center - Concourse Level
100 West Randolph Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601-3274
800-732-8866
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Des Plaines
Maine North Regional Building
9511 Harrison Des Plaines, IL 60016-1523
847-294-4200
Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Toll Free: 800 732-8866
TDD: 800 544-5304
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tax Assistance Program-Ladder Up
Free assistance for low income taxpayers, at locations throughout the Chicago area. All sites operate on a first come, first served basis.
Call for locations: 312-409-1555
Most sites are open Saturdays, January 22 through April 16, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; all sites closed on March 5.
Some sites also offer services on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
29 E. Madison, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60602; 312-252-0280
CEP provides low-wage workers with free, high quality tax preparation and an alternative to paid tax preparers. Through their tax clinic, they also provide free, professional representation to low-wage taxpayers facing an IRS controversy; and they offer tax training for small businesses.
IRS Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
565 West Adams St.,Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60661; 312-906-5050 or
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The Chicago Kent College of Law Tax Clinic is a full-service federal tax controversy practice, representing taxpayers who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. The Tax Clinic does not provide general assistance filling out tax forms.
For help resolving disputes with the IRS, contact Taxpayer Advocate Service 877-777-4778.
Assistance for Seniors
Levy Senior Center
Seniors can schedule tax assistance appointments at the Levy Center by calling 847-448-8250. One-hour tax help appointments for simple returns will be provided on Tuesdays and Fridays.
300 Dodge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60202
AARP Tax-Aide
The AARP Tax-Aide Program is a volunteer-run, free tax-preparation and assistance service offered to low and middle-income taxpayers with special attention to those age 60 and older.
888-AARP-NOW (888-227-7669)
Do-It-Yourself: Income Tax Help Books and Websites
Books
Ernst and Young Tax Guide (R 336.24 Ernst; also circulates)
J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax (R 336.24 L337y; also circulates)
RIA's Internal Revenue Code and Regulations/prepared by the Research Institute of America Inc.(R 336.2 Interna)
Internet Resources
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Website
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) Website
A terrific index to specific tax questions and to websites for e-filing and free tax preparation.
IRS publications and tax tables, federal and state forms; e-file.
Simpler to use than the IRS site.
Click here to see if you qualify for free online tax preparation and electronic filing.
Important Addresses
Chicago IRS Office
230 S. Dearborn St., Room 2860
Chicago IL 60604
312-566-3800
8:30am-4:30pm
For 24 hour, general IRS information, call 800- 829-1040, 800- 829-4059 TTY/TDD
Illinois Department of Revenue Regional Office
lllinois Dept. of Revenue
Maine North Regional Building
9511 Harrison Des Plaines, IL 60016-1523
847-294-4200
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-noon; 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Where to Mail Completed Forms
Federal
Returns with no payment, or getting a refund:
1040: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, Fresno, CA 93888-0002
1040A: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, Fresno, CA 93888-0015
1040EZ: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, Fresno, CA 93888-0014
All Returns with an enclosed payment:
Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802501, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501
Illinois
Returns with no payment, or getting a refund:
Illinois Department of Revenue, PO Box 1040, Galesburg, IL 61402-1040
Returns with an enclosed payment:
Illinois Department of Revenue, Springfield, IL 62726-0001
