2016 Income Tax Forms and Information
The Mount Prospect Public Library has a limited number of basic 1040 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 Research Services 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 2017
Frequently Requested Tax Forms–Federal and State
Federal
- Internal Revenue Service (www.irs.gov)1-800-829-1040 (Individual assistance) 1-800-829-4933 (business) 1-800-829-1954 (Automated Refund Information)
- Forms and Instructions (for forms to be sent to you:1-800-TAX-FORM)
- Publications
- IRS Free File
- Free tax preparation assistance/VITA Locations
- Previous Years Tax Forms and Instructions
- Where to send your completed forms
State of Illinois
- Illinois Department of Revenue (www.revenue.state.il.us)
- Tax Forms and Publications
- Individual Income Tax Forms
- MyTaxIllinois: to file electronically
- Where to send your completed forms
Other
Tax Preparation Assistance
Local IRS office
5100 River Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176
847/737-6688
M – F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Local Illinois Department of Revenue Office
Maine North Regional Building
9511 Harrison Avenue
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016-1563
847/294-4200
M – F 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
VITA: (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
Offers free tax help to people who make low to moderate income; who are 60 years of age and older; and for those with limited English—speaking skills who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Sites also provide access to computers for online filing. Appointments are required so call ahead. For more information: VITA.
The nearest VITA location is:
Prospect Heights Public Library
12 N. Elm St.
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Call 847/259-3500 for an appointment.
Assistance is available in English, Spanish and Chinese.
Seniors
AARP Tax-Aide
Call for an appointment 888/687-2277 (Must be 50 years of age.)
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect Human Services Dept. provides free income tax assistance for those 60 years of age and over. Trained AARP volunteer counselors will assist in preparing Federal and State tax forms (standard forms), Real Estate Senior Exemptions and Tax Freeze for Seniors. 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 Fridays beginning February 3 and running through April 14. Appointments are required. 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.)
Appointments on Wednesdays and Fridays between 8:30 a.m. and Noon; February 8 through April 13. For more information and to schedule an appointment call 847/364-7224.
Des Plaines Public Library
Most Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:15 a.m. and Noon; February 9 through April 13. Call 847/376-2788 for an appointment.
Des Plaines Frisbie Senior Center (52 E. Northwest Hwy, DP)
Call 847/768-5944 for information and an appointment (required). Appointments are available Mondays between 9 a.m. and Noon beginning February 6.