Where can I get tax forms?
You may pick up tax forms at the Central Library and all BPL branches. 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 Social Sciences Department (617.859.2261) on the second floor of the McKim Building (Dartmouth Street entrance). 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 (Boylston Street entrance).
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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
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For Massachusetts forms:
Mail: 1-800-392-6089
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Other States |
Online:
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Where can I
get help with my taxes?
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) presents Volunteer Income Tax Preparation (VITA)
South End Branch, 685 Tremont Street, Boston
Free income tax preparation by appointment only. Call 617-536-8241 for an appointment.
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
The Massachusetts Legal Assistance Websites Project lists locations and contact information for free tax assistance services in the state.
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).
Note: Even if you do not qualify for the EITC, if you worked and earned less than $49,000, you are invited to come to one of the City of Boston EITC free tax preparation sites.
| Are you eligible for the EITC? Yes, you may be eligible if your.... |
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)
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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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