Tax Forms
A message the Library recently received from the IRS Tax Form Administrator:
On January 4, the IRS announced that the 2018 tax filing season would begin on January 29. The IRS set the opening date to ensure the security and readiness of key tax processing systems in advance of the opening and to assess the potential impact of recent tax legislation on 2017 tax returns.
We are currently working to finalize the forms and instructions to reflect the legislation which passed in late December. As a result, some shipments may come later than normal.
While most IRS tax forms, instructions and publications will be available electronically on IRS.gov by the beginning of the filing season (Jan. 29), the printing and distribution process for printed products takes longer to complete.
We understand that you may have questions about when tax products will be delivered to your location. We are establishing dates for printing and distributing product orders. As soon as shipping information is available, we will send a TFOP Alert and update the TFOP Shipping Chart on IRS.gov.
State
Iowa Tax Forms
During tax season, Iowa forms will be available online at https://tax.iowa.gov or by calling the Hoover Building at 515-281-3114 or 800-367-3388. Physical copies of the Iowa 1040 are available at the library.
Federal
Federal Tax Forms
A limited quantity of the following federal paper forms are available at the library's Information Desk:
- 1040 and 1040-SR (as of tax year 2020 forms 1040A and 1040EZ are no longer in use)
- Instructions for form 1040 and 1040-SR
Federal tax forms are available online at https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs. Individuals can request to have tax forms mailed to them online or by calling 1-800-829-3676.
Free File
Many Americans qualify to file free federal and/or state tax returns. Find more information about IRS's Free File program
Need help filing?
VITA Tax Assistance
You may be eligible to receive FREE tax preparation help from the IRS. Find more information online or by calling 1-800-906-9887.
AARP Tax Assistance
The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide has information about free tax assistance. AARP will NOT be offering free tax assistance at the Johnston Public Library.