Tax Forms & Free Tax Help @ Your Public Library

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County offers a wide range of resources that can help you this tax season. Pick up copies of current tax forms or access them online at any of the Library’s 41 locations across Hamilton County. And, beginning the weekend of Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30, volunteers from two area organizations will be at the Main Library to help people prepare their 2009 taxes.

Free Tax Assistance at the Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Downtown

AARP  American Association for Retired Persons

Who: Taxpayers age 50 and up
When: Fridays: January 29 – April 9, 9:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m.
Where: Main Library, 800 Vine St. - Room 2A

How: Service available by appointment only. Call 369-6900 to schedule. Appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

VITA | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

A collaboration of volunteers from the local IRS office & United Way’s Make Work Pay Program 

Who: Taxpayers Whose Annual Income Is Below $48,279 AND File Form 1040, 1040-EZ, Or 1040-A
When: Saturdays: January 30 – April 10, 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
Where: Main Library, 800 Vine St. - Room 2A
How: Service available by appointment only. Call 369-6900 to schedule. Appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Additional Service from VITA: Volunteers from the local accounting firm Ernst & Young will work 
side-by-side University of Cincinnati Accounting Majors to prepare your 2009 tax returns.

When: Select Saturdays: February 6 & 13 and April 3 & 10, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Main Library, 800 Vine St - 3rd Floor Computer Training Room
How: Service available by appointment only. Call 369-6900 to schedule. Appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-ins will not be accepted.



More Tax Resources at Your Public Library 

The Main Library’s Information and Reference Department has a collection of current copies of most federal individual tax forms, either for free distribution or for photocopying. In addition to federal forms, the Department distributes Ohio tax forms. Most of the Library’s tax forms are for individuals only, but selected forms for corporations, small businesses, and non-profit organizations are also available.

The Department also maintains reproducible copies of many federal tax forms back to 1977.

Any Other Questions? More tax related resources are available HERE.  Or, call the Information and Reference Department at (513) 369-6900, and a librarian will assist you.