Schmaling Memorial Library now has the following tax forms available on a first come, first serve basis:

• IL-1040 Form (limit 2 per patron) and Instruction booklet (limit 1 per patron)
• Schedule ICR (will be available by the end of the month and will also  have a limit of 2 per patron)

In the event of the L-1040 Instruction booklets running out, we have two copies reserved: one for in library use only, and one for checking out (to patrons in good standing).

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However, the following are several links that will hopefully assist you in the exciting endeavor of tax preparation: like printing the forms you specifically need, reading and/or printing the instructions for said forms, or even filing paperlessly (apparently that is not a word; oh well).

Federal Filing Links

• https://www.irs.gov/uac/Free-File:-Do-Your-Federal-Taxes-for-Free – Provides two options: one provides free software (for those who qualify; based on income) that basically files your taxes for you (you just  answer questions), and the other is e-filing which allows you to fill in all your forms online and submit them electronically (it’s also the link immediately below).
• https://www.freefilefillableforms.com/#/fd – direct link to creating an account in order to file your taxes completely online (e-file).  Fill in all forms online, view instructions online, save your work, and then sign and submit your taxes all online.  It even performs all basic calculations for you.
• https://www.irs.gov/Forms-&-Pubs – Just want to print off the forms and/or instructions you need? This is the page.
• https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers – Visit this page to find out more about the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program or the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program; in general, both provide free assistance and counseling in tax preparation.   I found four sites offering these services within 50 miles which you can see here.
• https://www.healthcare.gov/health-coverage-exemptions/ and https://www.healthcare.gov/health-coverage-exemptions/forms-how-to-apply/ – Visit to see if you will be responsible for paying a penalty for not participating in the Affordable Care Act , and/or to find out if you qualify for an exemption and to learn how to easily file for that exemption.   Please note, you would use this site to determine if you qualify for an exemption or a reduced penalty but you will file the exemption on your tax return by including Form 8965.  Here is the form, and here are the instructions.

State Filing Links

• http://tax.illinois.gov/#&panel1-1 – The home page for filing Illinois income taxes
• http://tax.illinois.gov/TaxForms/IncmCurrentYear/Individual/http://tax.illinois.gov/TaxForms/IncmCurrentYear/Individual/ – Visit here for a list of forms to print.
• http://tax.illinois.gov/MyTax/IL-1040.htm – File your IL state online (e-file).
• http://www.aarp.org/applications/VMISLocator/searchTaxAideLocations.action – Visit here for information concerning AARP’s Tax Aide which offers free personalized tax filing assistance for certain individuals based either on income or age.  They have many sites in our area.