tax assistance and resources

The Library in the Forest provides access to standard tax forms in the Reference Department. Copies can be made from CD or an IRS book of printed forms.

Tax Resources | Print Resources | Online Tutorials

Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov Download forms and instructions for the present year back to 1990. You may also read lengthy publications online instead of printing them out. Files may be searched by keyword. Some of the more popular forms are available in a "fill-in" Adobe PDF version. This page also links to states' tax sites and electronic filing options. IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are your source for personal tax help when you believe your tax issue cannot be handled online or by phone, and you want face-to-face assistance.

Alabama Dept. of Revenue www.ador.state.al.us Standard forms available for copy in Reference Department. Generally state forms are available later in the year than federal (usually around the first of February). The Alabama Department of Revenue allows you to download forms, fill out forms online, and file your state income tax electronically through e-file. Local IRS Office: Jefferson County 801 Tom Martin Drive Birmingham, AL 35211 Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 (205) 912-5333

Tax Resources

AARP Tax Aide
AARP's Tax-Aide program provides free tax counseling. Use their free online locator to find the AARP Tax-Aide site nearest you which provides FREE tax assistance, preparation and filing for federal and state. Additional resources are available for estate tax planning, and retirement finances.

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITCs)
Lawson State Community College
205-929-6384 (English/Spanish)
If you are a low income taxpayer who cannot afford professional tax assistance during audits of your federal income tax return, you may qualify for help from Low Income Taxpayer Clinics. Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITCs) represent low income taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service in audit, appeals, and collection issues, for free or for a nominal charge.

Print Resources J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax Adult Nonfiction 336.24 Lasse J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks Adult Nonfiction 336.24 WeltB J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes Adult Nonfiction 343.7306 J. K. La 2011 Easy Ways to Lower Your Taxes: Simple Strategies Every Taxpayer Should Know Adult Nonfiction 336.24 FishS How to Pay Zero Taxes Adult Nonfiction 336.24 SCH 2011

Online Tutorials Taxes Basics Choosing a Filing Status Claiming Dependents Investing and Taxes Popular Tax Breaks Filing Taxes 101 How to File Your Taxes for Free

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