Tax information @ your library

Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 February 2012 15:33

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Tax Season is here, and your hometown libraries are ready to help you find the resources you need to file your taxes. This year, taxes must be filed by Tuesday, April 17, 2012. April 15 falls on a Sunday and April 16 is a federal holiday in Washington, D.C.

Each hometown library offers a limited supply of the most requested federal tax forms and is equipped to help you locate, download, and print your federal or state tax forms. Library cardholders may file their taxes online from library computers, but library staff is not trained to answer tax-related questions or work in actual preparation of forms.

Please note:

• Standard charges for printing or photocopying apply. Black and white prints or copies are $0.15 per page. Color prints or copies are $0.30 per page.
• Hometown libraries are unable to install personal tax software onto library computers.

Use the following information to find Oklahoma and federal tax forms and other tax resources:

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Tax Commission has not made state forms available to libraries for distribution this year.

Downloadable copies of Oklahoma tax forms can be found at the Oklahoma Tax Commission Website. Current forms can be found on the Income Tax Forms page.

To download a form:

1. Click the appropriate category, such as individual or corporate, on the Income Tax Forms page.
2. The site will redirect you to a menu of downloadable forms.
3. Select the form that is appropriate for your needs, and click on its name.
4. The form will open in printable PDF format. Before attempting to view PDF files, be sure you have Adobe Reader on your computer. You can download a free copy from Adobe's website.

If you choose to complete the form on your computer before printing it out, be sure to print out two copies, as your information will not be saved.

To file electronically, try Oklahoma E-File. If your income is below a certain amount, you may qualify to file electronically free of charge using Free File.

Federal

Downloadable copies of federal tax forms can be found at the Internal Revenue Service website. Current forms can be found on the Forms and Publications page.

To download a form:

1. Click its number on the Forms and Publications page.
2. The form will open in printable PDF format. Before attempting to view PDF files, be sure you have Adobe Reader on your computer. You can download a free copy from Adobe's website.

To file electronically, use IRS E-File. If your income is below a certain amount, you may qualify to file electronically free of charge using Free File.

Each hometown library has a supply of the most requested IRS federal tax forms, but quantities and types are limited.

Additional Tax Assistance

While your hometown libraries are unable to assist you in filing your tax returns, we can direct you to the expert help you need.

Below is a list of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and AARP Tax Aide locations that are available to help in Cleveland, McClain, and Pottowatomie Counties. For further information, please call these locations directly.

Visit the Oklahoma Tax Commission website for a comprehensive list of tax assistance organizations to help you file taxes and answer tax related questions.

Cleveland County

Norman Public Library
225 N. Webster Ave
405-701-2620

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Jan. 25 - April 12
Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
in Computer Training Center

AARP Tax Aide
Jan. 23 - April 9
Mondays 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
in Computer Training Center

Norman Senior Center
329 S. Peters Ave
405-329-4200

AARP Tax Aide
Jan. 30 - April 7
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9a.m. to 12 p.m.
By appointment only, must be at least 55 years old, e-file only

McClain County

Purcell - Delta Community Action
223 Washington
405-527-6537

Earned Income Tax Credit / Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (EIC/VITA)
Jan. 31 - April 10
Tuesday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Pottowatomie County

Shawnee Central Oklahoma Community Action Center
108 E Main
405-878-1512

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Jan. 23 - April 17
Mondays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
By appointment only