Tax Time

Updated 2/2011

• Tax Information - online resources, websites, search terms for the Library’s online catalog.
• The “What Ifs” of an Economic Downturn from the IRS
• Where's My Refund - Don't fall for Internet scams, the IRS never initiates email. Check your refund status directly at the IRS site.
• Where's My Illinois Refund? - Visit the Income Tax Refund Status Inquiry System to find out the status of your refund.

Tax Forms

• Federal Forms and Publications are available for current and past years from the Internal Revenue Service site. You may also request forms by calling 1-800-TAX FORMS.
• Illinois Forms can be downloaded at the Illinois Department of Revenue site. If you prefer to call, phone 1 800 732-8866.
• Circuit Breaker Pharmaceutical Assistance and SeniorCare/Illinois Cares Rx Program from the Illinois Department on Aging offers tax grants, prescription drug assistance, a license plate discount and other services for those who qualify.
• Forms from Other States are online at the Federation of Tax Administrators site.

Online Filing

• IRS e-file provides online filing information and links for individuals, business, non-profits, and tax professionals.
• IL-1040 Web File allows all Illinois individual tax payers to file their state form online for free, starting mid-January.

Tax Help In-Person

• IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers can help you with your federal forms. Check the hours and services provided before you visit.
• Illinois Regional Offices offer drop-in assistance. Remember to bring all your documents with you.
• Local Income Tax Preparation Assistance is available from other local groups who offer tax help.

Tax Help Sites

• Forbes Best of the Web, Tax Planning offers a list of sites for helping you cope with tax day.
• Yahoo Finance Tax Center has how-to guides, tax calculators, and expert advice from columnists.
• St. Charles Public Library has books, articles and more to help you at tax-time.

En Español

• El IRS en español información general, e-file --la forma electrónica para presentar sus impuestos, consejos útiles.

Think Taxes are Illegal?

• IRS Frivolous Arguments - Think you don't have to pay taxes? Here are some reasons given for not paying, but the IRS is ready for those arguments, as you can tell by the title of their document.
• The Christian Science Monitor - lists the top five reasons people give for being exempt from taxes. And why they never work.