2020 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 2021
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, Instructions and Publications (for forms to be sent to you: 1-800-TAX-FORM)
- Online Ordering for Information Returns and Employer Returns
- IRS Free File
- Free tax preparation assistance/VITA Locations
- Previous Years Tax Forms and Instructions
- Where to send your completed paper forms
State of Illinois
- Illinois Department of Revenue (www2.illinois.gov)
- Tax Forms and Publications
- Individual Income Tax Forms
- MyTaxIllinois: to file electronically
- Where to send your completed paper 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.
NOTE: Many VITA locations are closed currently and none open within a 50 mile radius of Mount Prospect. This may or may not change but check the link above for updates.
IRS Free File program provides free tax preparation software and electronic filing to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $69,000 or less. Some offer the program in Spanish and also offer state returns for free.
Seniors
AARP Tax-Aide
Call for an appointment 888/687-2277 (Must be 50 years of age and older.)
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 by scanning documents, reviewing them remotely, and calling residents to pick up when they are completed. Available appointments are on Mondays and Tuesdays, March 23 through April 6. Call 847/870-5680 to schedule an appointment.
Wheeling Township
Free tax assistance for Seniors will be provided by trained AARP tax counselors on Fridays only beginning Feb. 5 through April 9 (Closed Good Friday, April 2). Two appointments are required to complete tax filing this year. The first appointment is to pick up an information packet. Residents should call 847/259-7730 for more information.
Des Plaines Frisbie Senior Center (52 E. Northwest Hwy, DP)
Call 847/768-5944 for information and an appointment (required). Fifteen minute appointments are available to those 55 and older on Thursdays and Fridays beginning February 3 through April 15 between 9 a.m. and Noon. Residents will leave their documents with AARP tax counselor who will prepare them remotely.