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2012 Income Tax Forms and Information

1040 Tax Form

The Mount Prospect Public Library has a number of basic federal and Illinois income tax forms available for distribution. Additionally, assistance with printing/photocopying of other forms and publications can be obtained by request at the Reference Desk on the second floor. The links below are directed to the official websites where these forms can be accessed.
For taxes to be filed in 2013

Federal

State of Illinois

Other

TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE 2012

Closest IRS office

  • 5100 River Road
  • Schiller Park, IL 60176
  • 847/671-7541
  • M – F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Village of Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect Human Services Dept. provides free income tax assistance for those over the age of 60. Trained volunteer counselors will assist in preparing Federal and State tax forms (standard forms). Appointments are required. Call 847/870-5680 for more information.

Wheeling Township

Free senior tax assistance will be provided by trained AARP tax counselors on:

  • February 8, 15, 22
  • March 1, 8, 15, 22
  • April 5, 12

Appointments are required. Appointment times are at 9, 10, and 11 a.m. For seniors age 60 and over. For more information, call 847/259-7730. All returns will be filed electronically.

Elk Grove Senior Center (Sheila Ray Adult Center/225 E. Elk Grove Blvd.):

Wednesdays and Fridays; appointment times at 8:30 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am. February 1 through April 12. For more information and to schedule an appointment call 847/364-7224. This service is for taxpayers with middle to low income, with special attention to those 60 and older.

AARP Tax-Aide

is offering filing help to seniors.  Call for an appointment at the following locations: (Must be 55 years of age.)

  • Des Plaines Public Library

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15, 10:15, and 11:15 a.m.; Feb.5 through April 11. Call 847/376-2788 for an appointment.
  • Des Plaines Frisbie Senior Center (Frisbie Senior Center/52 E. Northwest Hwy, DP)

  • Call 847/768-5944 for information and an appointment (required). Mondays: Feb. 4 – April 8; Appointments are available at 9, 10 and 11:00 a.m.

Free Tax Prep for active duty military and their families:

The Illinois CPA Society offers free tax preparation to active duty military members and their families throughout the state as part of the Military Service Tax Preparation Project. For more information, call 1-800-993-0407.

VITA:(Volunteer Inconome Tax Assistance)

Offers free tax help to people who make $51,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Sites also provide access to computers for online filing. Appointments are required so call ahead.

The nearest VITA location is:

  • Norridge Senior Center
  • 7774 W. Irving Park Rd.
  • Norridge, IL 60706
  • 708/456-0300