Tax Forms, Assistance

The 2012 tax forms arrive in January and will be available at all library branches as they come in.While the library receives some federal tax forms and instructions to hand out to patrons for free (while supplies last), we don't receive every federal form/instruction booklet. Also, as usual, we will not get any Virginia state tax forms or instructions. Any form not available at the library will cost you $0.15 per page, to print out from the Internet. If you have a computer and a printer at home, save yourself a trip to the library and print them out (for free) at home.

Update 2/26/2013: 1040 instruction booklets have arrived!!!

Update 2/19/2013: 1040 instruction booklets are expected to arrive during the week of 2/25

Update 2/11/2013: 1040A instructions have arrived! Still waiting on 1040 instructions...

Update 2/6/2013: All of the forms and instructions (including Publication 17) are revised and available on the IRS website.  The library has received all of the 1040 forms...1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and 1040NR. We have also received Schedule A, B, C and D. We have NOT received the 1040 instruction booklets, however. The ETA is still unknown, as it is the last item to be printed/shipped by the IRS. Library staff puts everything we have out in the carousel located near the 2nd floor (adult level) stairwell as soon as they arrive. Please call the adult reference desk at 422-8500, ext. 6862 to confirm we have the forms before you make the trip.   

Forms

• Federal - See www.irs.gov - Click on Forms and Publications; includes a detailed summary of how to view and download tax forms from the IRS Web site, how to order online or via phone (1-800-829-3676).
• Virginia - See www.tax.virginia.gov - Click on Need a Form? under Services; download forms or have them mailed to you. You can also contact the office directly by several different methods/numbers. The Commissioner of the Revenue should receive some forms, so you can check with them, as well.
• Other State Tax Forms - See http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/link/FORMS.html or 1040.com for tax forms from other states.

Tax Assistance
The IRS provides tax help for individuals. Just call 1-800-829-1040.

Beginning in February elderly and low-income residents may make appointments to meet a volunteer from the Foundation for Tax Assistance at any library branch; volunteers will help eligible patrons complete the filing of their 2012 tax returns. Call (540) 422-8465 to make an appointment.