Chicago Public Library offers resources to help you file your income taxes.
Federal
This year, there's the single 1040 form again (no 1040A or 1040EZ), and a version of the 1040 form for seniors (anyone born before January 2, 1956), the 1040-SR form. We expect these forms to be available at many CPL locations, but the IRS no longer distributes to us the Publications, other Schedules or Miscellaneous Forms.
Online versions of most forms and publications are available at IRS.gov. If you need to order print copies, go to Order Forms & Publications or call the tax product hotline at (800) 829-3676.
J.K. Lasser's your Income Tax 2021
State
Like the IRS, the Illinois Department of Revenue has state tax forms to download and print.
Unlike the IRS, the State offers its own account management program, My Tax Illinois, where taxpayers can file returns, make payments and manage their tax accounts.
Get Help
Free tax help for qualified families and individuals is available.
Tax Prep Chicago connects Chicagoans with tax-filing assistance programs throughout the city.
Due to COVID-19, CPL will not offer in-person tax assistance this year. Two organizations we've worked with in previous years are:
- LadderUp: get virtual help or make an appointment for drop-off service.
- AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program
