Tax Forms at CHCBL

The library staff is prohibited by law from providing any assistance in filling out tax forms or determining which forms to file.

Tax Forms on the Internet

Notes: At the libraries when the computers are busy, there are problems printing the Adobe Acrobat tax forms from the Internet. This is due to the increasing demand for bandwidth from video-heavy websites such as You Tube. We are working to solve these problems and we thank you in advance for your patience.

Most online tax forms and publications are in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. To view or download them at home, you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader, available for free download to your home computer at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html. When you print the form or publication, be sure to use the print button in Acrobat Reader, not your browser's print button or print command.

IRS Home Page
Federal tax forms and publications.
Use this link to file over the Internet free of charge. Using commercial sites directly will result in usage fees.

Tennessee Department of Revenue
State tax forms for Tennessee residents are available here.

Georgia Department of Revenue
Quick access to the Georgia income tax forms.

Alabama Department of Revenue
Those who worked in Alabama last year can get these forms here.

Links to State Tax Forms
Links to tax forms for all 50 states and for U.S. territories.

1040.com
Links to Federal and State tax forms, filing information, state tax information web sites, and other sites relating to paying taxes.

Local AARP Tax-Aide Assistance

Unfortunately, the library system will not be able to host a tax assistance group this year. For information about locations of sites, call the toll free-number, 1-888-227-7669, or visit the website, www.aarp.org/taxaide, from February 1 to April 15.

For AARP Tax-Aide, please bring the following:

• current year's tax forms and preparation booklet;
• copy of last year's income tax return(s);
• W-2 forms from each employer;
• unemployment compensation statements;
• SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security Benefits;
• all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc)showing interest and/or
• dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets;
• 1099-misc,showing any miscellaneous income;
• 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity;
• all forms indicating federal income tax paid;
• dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security Number);
• all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions;
• Social Security numbers for all dependents

VITA Centers

United Way/VITA Centers: This service is available thru the Volunteer Income Tax Asistance Program (VITA), a partnership between United Way of Greater Chattanooga, Urban League, the IRS, and the City of Chattanooga. If you qualify for Earned Income Credit or make $42,000 or less, you can have your tax return prepared free of charge.

Call 2-1-1 to schedule an appointment for more information about VITA Centers. If you qualify for Earned Income Credit, you can have your tax return prepared free of charge.

Items to bring with you to complete your return:

• Photo identification
• Social Security Cards for the Taxpayer, their spouse and dependents, if applicable
• Birth Dates for primary, secondary and dependents on the tax return
• A copy of last year's Federal and State returns if available
• Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
• Current year's tax package, if you received one
• Other relevant information about income and expenses
• Total Amount Paid for Day Care
• Day Care providers Identifying number

  To file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

Bring checking, savings and IRA account numbers (in your name), along with your bank's routing numbers, if you wish to have your tax refund electronically deposited.

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Tax Websites

Information for Small Business/Self Employed
IRS site devoted to providing tax information to small businesses and to those who are self-employed.

AARP Tax-Aide
AARP's program for providing help with income taxes is available to people of all ages with middle and low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Use the online Site Locator to find the tax help location nearest you.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
The volunteer income tax assistance program (VITA) was created to provide free income tax return assistance to taxpayers who cannot afford to pay for professional help. VITA provides free tax assistance to handicapped, non-English speaking, elderly and special needs taxpayers. Income guidelines are an adjusted gross annual income under $39,000. Please call 423-756-1762 for local sites.

 

This page was updated 1/28/10.