Boston Public Library
Tax Forms - Help

Government Documents

• Where can I pick up tax forms?
• Where else can I get tax forms?
• Where can I get tax forms from other states?
• How can I get tax help?
  

Where can I get tax forms?

You may pick up tax forms at the Central Library and all BPL branches (except for the Brighton branch, which will be closed through the fall of 2010). The Honan-Allston branch receives federal (IRS) tax forms, but not Massachusetts state tax forms. Because supplies can be depleted quickly, it is wise to call your branch first to check on availability.

At the Central Library, various forms can be obtained at the Kirstein Business Library, located on the concourse (lower level) of the building and in the Government Documents Department on the second floor of the McKim Building. Both locations in the Central Library will carry some of the less common forms. There are also master copies of some forms available for copying. Photocopying costs fifteen cents per page.

The basic forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, and the Massachusetts form will also be available in the lobby of the Johnson Building starting in March 2010.

Back to Top

How else can I get tax forms?

By Phone or Fax:

The Boston Public Library does not mail or fax forms. Please contact the Internal Revenue Service or the Department of Revenue directly for this service.

On the World Wide Web:

Back to Top

Where can I get help with my taxes?

Federal tax help (Boston area):
IRS representative: 1-800-829-1040
Tax preparation assistance information on irs.gov

Massachusetts tax help:
Department of Revenue: 617-887-6367

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax assistance at Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown. For more information, visit http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/vita.

Community Tax Aid of Boston also offers free tax assistance to Boston residents.

The City of Boston will offer tax help at several locations to persons eligible for the EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit).

Back to Top