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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.

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How else can I get tax forms?

JFK Federal Building, Boston
Federal forms are available at the JFK Federal Building.

Tel: 617-316-2850
West side of City Hall Plaza
Green Line: Government Center
Orange Line: Haymarket

Department of Revenue, Boston
State forms are available at the Department of Revenue.

Tel: 617-887-6367 or 1-800-392-6089
Hurley Building, 19 Staniford Street
Green Line: Government Center
Orange Line: Haymarket

 

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.

Federal forms:
Mail: 1-800-829-3676
 For Massachusetts forms:
Mail: 1-800-392-6089
 Other States


On the World Wide Web:

Internal Revenue Service Massachusetts Department of Revenue Other States

 

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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

Help will be offered at some BPL branches. We will list locations and details as we get more information.

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).

Are you eligible for the EITC? Yes, you may be eligible if you are....

SINGLE...

  • with 3 or more children and earn $43,279 or less
  • with 2 or more children and earn $40,295 or less
  • with 1 child and earn $35,463 or less
  • with no children and earn $13,440 or less (and you are at least 25 but less than 65 years old)

MARRIED...

  • with 3 or more children and earn $48,279 or less
  • with 2 or more children and earn $45,295 or less
  • with 1 child and earn $40,463 or less
  • with no children and earn $18,440 or less (and you are at least 25 but less than 65 years old)

 

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