Tax Forms & Infromation

Tax Forms & Information

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To browse books on income taxes, deductions, and small business taxes in the library, ask for help at the Adult Reference Desk.

All Tax Guides External Link

Important Deadlines & Dates

Tax-related dates for individuals so you don't miss any important deadlines.

January 16, 2024
Fourth Quarter 2023 estimated tax payment due
January 31, 2024
Due date for employers to send W-2 forms
February 15, 2024
Reclaim your exemption from withholding for next year
April 15, 2024
Tax day
April 15, 2024
Deadline to File Form 4868 and request an extension
April 15, 2024
Deadline to make IRA and HSA contributions for 2023 tax year

April 15, 2024
First quarter 2024 estimated tax payment due
June 17, 2024
Second quarter 2024 estimated tax payment due
September 16, 2024
Third quarter 2024 estimated tax payment due
October 15, 2024
Deadline to file your extended 2023 tax return
January 15, 2025
Fourth Quarter 2024 estimated tax payment due

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Tax Filing

You can file your federal and Illinois tax returns electronically or by mail.

Federal Taxes

Illinois Taxes

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How to Get Tax Forms

The IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue encourage taxpayers to file and pay thier taxes online. However, if you need tax forms there are a few ways to get them

By Mail:

Call the IRS at 1-800-829-3676 to order forms and instructions by mail
Order forms onlineExternal Link to be delivered by mail on the IRS website

Online:

IRS website has downloadable Federal forms and instructionsExternal Link
Illinois Revenue website has downloadable Illinois state forms and instructionsExternal Link

At the Library:

Pick up select forms by the Reference Desk, while supplies last
Print forms at the computer lab for $0.10 per page
For wireless printing, upload files to PrinterOnExternal Link

Federal Tax Forms (Printable)

The library carries a limited supply of Federal 1040 forms at the Reference Desk. Forms available while supplies last. The Reference Desk can also help you find and print tax forms in the Library for $0.10 per page.

Form	Description	Downloads External Link
1040	U.S. Individual Income Tax Return	InstructionsPDF File InstruccionesPDF File	FormPDF File FormularioPDF File
1040-SR	U.S. Tax Return for Seniors	InstructionsPDF File InstruccionesPDF File Tax TablePDF File	FormPDF File FormularioPDF File
Schedule 1 (1040)	Additional Income and Adjustments to Income		FormPDF File FormularioPDF File
Schedule 2 (1040)	Additional Taxes		FormPDF File FormularioPDF File
Schedule 3 (1040)	Additional Credits and Payments		FormPDF File FormularioPDF File
Schedule A (1040)	Itemized Deductions	InstructionsPDF File	FormPDF File
Schedule B (1040)	Interest and Ordinary Dividends	InstructionsPDF File	FormPDF File
Schedule D (1040)	Capital Gains and Losses	InstructionsPDF File	FormPDF File
1095	Health Insurance Marketplace Statement (Info Copy Only)	InstructionsPDF File	Read OnlyPDF File
1098	Mortgage Interest Statement (Info Copy Only)	InstructionsPDF File	Read OnlyPDF File
1098-T	Tuition Statement (Info Copy Only)	InstructionsPDF File	Read OnlyPDF File
1099-Misc	Miscellaneous Income Instructions (Info Copy Only)	InstructionsPDF File	Read OnlyPDF File
1099-DIV	Dividends and Distributions (Info Copy Only)	InstructionsPDF File	Read OnlyPDF File
1099-G	Certain Government Payments (Info Copy Only)	InstructionsPDF File	Read OnlyPDF File
1099-INT	Interest Income (Info Copy Only)	InstructionsPDF File	Read OnlyPDF File
1099-K	Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions (Info Copy Only)	InstructionsPDF File	Read OnlyPDF File
1099-NEC	Nonemployee Compensation (Info Copy Only)	InstructionsPDF File	Read OnlyPDF File
4868	Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return		FormPDF File FormularioPDF File
W-2	Wage and Tax Statement Instructions	InstructionsPDF File	FormPDF File
W-4	Employee's Withholding Certificate		FormPDF File FormularioPDF File

All Federal Forms and PublicationsExternal Link

Formularios de Impuesto en EspañolExternal Link

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Illinois Tax Forms (Printable)

The library carries a limited supply of Illinois State 1040 forms at the Reference Desk. Forms available while supplies last. The Reference Desk can also help you find and print tax forms in the Library for $0.10 per page.

Form	Description	Downloads External Link
IL-1040	Individual Income Tax Return	InstructionsPDF File InstruccionesPDF File	FormPDF File
IL-1040-ES	Estimated Income Tax Payments for Individuals		FormPDF File
IL-1040-X	Amended Individual Income Tax Return	InstructionsPDF File InstruccionesPDF File	FormPDF File
IL-1040-V	Payment Voucher for Individual Income Tax		FormPDF File
IL-2210	Computation of Penalties for Individuals	InstructionsPDF File InstruccionesPDF File	FormPDF File
IL-E/EIC	Illinois Exemption and Earned Income Credit	InstructionsPDF File InstruccionesPDF File	FormPDF File
IL-505-I	Automatic Extension Payment for Individuals		FormPDF File
Schedule CR	Credit for Tax Paid to Other States	InstructionsPDF File InstruccionesPDF File	FormPDF File
Schedule ICR	Illinois Credits	InstructionsPDF File InstruccionesPDF File	FormPDF File
Schedule M	Other Additions and Subtractions for Individuals	InstructionsPDF File InstruccionesPDF File	FormPDF File
Schedule NR	Nonresident and Part-year resident Computation of Illinois Tax	InstructionsPDF File InstruccionesPDF File	FormPDF File
Schedule WIT	Illinois Income Tax Withheld	InstructionsPDF File InstruccionesPDF File	FormPDF File

All Illinois Individual FormsExternal Link

Formularios de impuesto de IllinoisExternal Link

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Tax assistance & Helpful Links

Tax Agencies & Local Tax Offices

Office	Mailing Address	Phone
Department of RevenueExternal Link	IDOR Suburban North Regional Building 9511 Harrison St. Des Plaines, IL 60016-1563	*Phone:* 800-732-8866
Internal Revenue ServiceExternal Link	Taxpayer Assistance Center 5100 River Rd. Schiller Park, IL 60176 Taxpayer Assistance Center 2001 Butterfield Rd. Downers Grove, IL 60515	Individual assistance: 800-829-1040 Business assistance: 800-829-4933 Automated Refund Info: 800-829-1954

Office

Mailing Address

Phone

Department of RevenueExternal Link

IDOR
Suburban North Regional Building
9511 Harrison St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016-1563

Phone:
800-732-8866

Internal Revenue ServiceExternal Link

Taxpayer Assistance Center
5100 River Rd.
Schiller Park, IL 60176

Taxpayer Assistance Center
2001 Butterfield Rd.
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Individual assistance:
800-829-1040

Business assistance:
800-829-4933

Automated Refund Info:
800-829-1954

Tax Assistance

Assistance for...

Employees External Link - Learn specific tax situations that may apply to employees including self-employed taxes, retirement savings, and unemployment
Military External Link - Members of the U.S. Armed Forces have special tax situations and benefits
Parents External Link - Parents have special tax situations and benefits including dependent credit, child tax credit, and household emplyer's tax guide for familys who employ a caregiver
Seniors and Retirees External Link - Older adults have special tax situations and benefits including retirement income, form 1040-SR, and life insurance proceeds
Students External Link - Students have special tax situations and benefits including FASFA, education tax benefits, and scholarships

Free Tax Assistance

AARP Tax-Aide External Link - In-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income
Free Tax Return Preparation External Link - Qualifying tax payers (low income households, persons with disabilities, limited English speakers, and perosons over the age of 50) can get free tax preparation help
Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA) External Link - Tool that provides answers to several tax law questions specific to your individual circumstances
IRS Free File External Link - Qualified taxpayers can prepare and file federal income tax returns online using guided tax preparation software free of charge
Ladder Up External Link - Walk-in sites offering free tax preparation of Federal and State income tax returns

Helpful Information

Cook County Property Tax Portal External Link - Residents can access information about their properties such as appeal or exemption opportunities or liens, saving time and promoting efficiency for taxpayers
HealthCare.gov Tax Tools External Link - Get you the information you need to file your taxes by figuring out your premium tax credits
Move Recently? External Link - If you have relocated to another state, understand how your move could affect your taxes
Tax scams/Consumer alerts External Link - Scammers use the regular mail, telephone and email to set up individuals, businesses, payroll and tax professionals
US Tax Code External Link - Access the complete text of the United States Internal Revenue Code, Title 26 of the U.S. Code
Where’s My Illinois Refund? External Link - Find out if the Illinois Department of Revenue has initiated the refund process
Where's My Refund? External Link - Check the status online of your income tax refund

Online Resources

You will need your Rolling Meadows Library card to access many of our online resources if you are not using them in the Library. Need help? Stop by or call the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x130.

See every online resource the Library has to offer on the A–Z Online Resources page.

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Consumer Checkbook

Use from home Library Card Required Compare accountants and tax preparers in the Chicago area. Search services by location, ratings, or keywords.

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Legal Information Source

Use from home Library Card Required Navigate legal matters relating to money and taxes. Find resources about personal taxes, business taxes, deductions, and more.

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LinkedIn Learning

Use from home Library Card Required Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Learn about income tax, tax deductions, tax credits, and more.

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