Tax Information
During tax season, the library offers printed copies of select tax forms and AARP Tax Aide appointments.
Tax Resources
Federal Resources
Federal Resources
Take Steps Now for Tax Filing Season: Information on how, when and where to file your return as well as how to update your information.
Where to File IRS forms (in Illinois)
Check Federal Tax Refund Status
IRS Assistance for Individuals: 800-829-1040
Illinois Resources
Illinois Resources
- Where to File Illinois Forms
- Where's My Refund (Illinois)
- Illinois Department of Revenue Taxpayer Assistance: 800-732-8866 or 217-782-3336
- Illinois Department of Revenue Local Office (Des Plaines): 847-294-4200
- Illinois Department of Revenue Local Office (Chicago): 800-732-8866
Tax Assistance
Tax Assistance
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person tax assistance free of charge to anyone, with a special focus on taxpayers who are 50 or older or who have an uncomplicated and low to moderate income.
AARP Tax Aide appointments are available at the library from February 2 through April 13. Call library at 847-392-0100 to schedule or register online here.
Other locations for AARP Tax Aide appointments can be found here.
The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. Learn more about the programs and qualifications here.
To locate the nearest VITA or TCE site near you, use the VITA Locator Tool or call 800-906-9887.
Tax Forms
Select tax forms from the IRS and state of Illinois are available on the first floor of the library or can be downloaded below. Staff will update this page as additional tax forms become available
If you need other forms, here are ways to obtain them:
- Download and print federal and state tax forms below as they become available.
- Additional forms and instructions can be found on the IRS and Illinois Revenue sites.
- Call the IRS at 800-829-3676 or visit their website here to order forms, instructions or publications.
Federal Tax Forms
| FORM | DESCRIPTION | IN LIBRARY | DOWNLOAD (PDF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1040 | U.S. Individual Income Tax Return | Available | Form |
| 1040-SR | U.S. Tax Return for Seniors | Available | Form |
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1040 Instr. 1040 Tax Table |
1040 & 1040-SR Instructions Just the Tax Table portion of 1040 Instr. |
Available Available |
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1040 (Schedule 1) |
Additional Income and Adjustments to Income | Not Available | Form |
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1040 (Schedule 2) |
Additional Taxes | Not Available | Form |
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1040 (Schedule 3) |
Additional Credits and Payments | Not Available | Form |
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1040 (Schedule A) |
Itemized Deductions | Not Available | |
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1040 (Schedule B) |
Interest and Ordinary Dividends | Not Available | Form Instructions |
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1040 (Schedule C) |
Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship) | Not Available | |
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1040 (Schedule D) |
Capital Gains and Losses | Not Available | |
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1040 (Schedule E) |
Supplemental Income and Loss | Not Available | |
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1040 (Sched EIC) |
Earned Income Credit | Not Available | Form |
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1040 (Schedule R) |
Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled | Not Available | |
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1040 (Sched SE) |
Self-Employment Tax | Not Available | |
| 1040-ES | Estimated Tax for Individuals | Not Available | Form & Instructions |
| 1040-V | Payment Voucher | Not Available | Form & Instructions |
| 1040-X | Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return | Not Available | |
| 1095-A | Health Insurance Marketplace Statement | Not Available |
Form (Info Copy Only) |
| 1096 | Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns | Not Available | Form (Info Copy Only) |
| 1099-Misc | Miscellaneous Income | Not Available |
Form (Info Copy Only) |
| 2106 | Employee Business Expenses | Not Available | |
| 2441 | Child and Dependent Care Expenses | Not Available | |
| 4562 | Depreciation and Amortization (Including Information on Listed Property) | Not Available | |
| 4868 | Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return | Not Available | Form & Instructions |
| 5695 | Residential Energy Credits | Not Available | Form |
| 8283 | Noncash Charitable Contributions | Not Available | |
| 8822 | Change of Address | Not Available | Form & Instructions |
| 8829 | Expenses for Business Use of Your Home | Not Available | |
| 8863 | Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits) | Not Available | |
| 8949 | Sales and other Dispositions of Capital Assets | Not Available | |
| Publ. 17 | Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) | Not Available | Publication |
| Publ. 334 | Tax Guide for Small Business | Not Available | Publication |
| Publ. 501 | Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information | Not Available | Publication |
| Publ. 523 | Selling Your Home | Not Available | Publication |
| Publ. 529 | Miscellaneous Deductions | Not Available | Publication |
| Publ. 550 | Investment Income and Expenses | Not Available | Publication |
| Publ. 4604 | Use the Web for IRS Tax Products and Information | Not Available | Publication |
Illinois Tax Forms
| FORM | DESCRIPTION | IN LIBRARY | DOWNLOAD (PDF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL-1040 | Individual Income Tax Return | Available | Form |
| IL-1040 Instr. | IL-1040 Instructions | Available | Instructions |
| Schedule ICR |
Illinois Credits Instructions |
Available Available |
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| IL-1040-ES | Estimated Income Tax Payments for Individuals | Not Available | Form |
| IL-E/EITC | Illinois Exemption and Earned Income Tax Credit Illinois Exemption and Earned Income Tax Credit Instructions |
Available Available |
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| IL-1040-X | Amended Individual Income Tax Return | Not Available | |
| IL-1040-V | Payment Voucher for Individual Income Tax | Not Available | Form |
| Schedule CR | Credit for Tax Paid to Other States | Not Available | |
| Schedule M | Other Additions and Subtractions for Individuals | Not Available | |
| Schedule NR | Nonresident and Part-year resident Computation of Illinois Tax | Not Available | |
| IL-505-I | Automatic Extension Payment for Individuals | Not Available | Form |
| IL-2210 |
Computation of Penalties for Individuals
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Not Available | |
| Schedule WIT | Illinois Income Tax Withheld Illinois Income Tax Withheld Instructions |
Available Available |