Research Central: Tax Forms & Resources
Tax Forms & Resources
Check the booklist and websites below for tax preparation help and handbooks from industry leaders with strategies for increasing tax deductions, tax breaks, and more!
The Library can assist you in locating and printing copies of specific tax forms and/or requesting paper forms from the IRS or State of Ohio.
Note: Library staff cannot help you fill out tax forms or recommend specific forms to use.
- Federal Forms
- At the Library: A limited supply of Federal tax forms, provided by the IRS, are available during tax season.
- Print Online: Most forms, instructions and publications may be printed/viewed on the IRS website.
- Request By Phone: Some forms cannot be printed from the IRS website including 1099 and W-2 forms. Copies of these forms must be ordered directly from the IRS by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676) or by contacting our local IRS office at 200 W. Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, 1-937-610-2182. Or
- Request By Mail: Get information about how to order federal forms and publications by mail on the IRS website.
- State Forms
- Note: Bulk distribution of state tax forms to public libraries has been discontinued.
- At the Library: A limited supply of Ohio Income Tax Instruction booklets are available during tax season.
- Print Online: State forms and instructions can be printed/viewed from the Ohio Department of Taxation website.
- Request By Phone: Forms may also be requested by calling the Ohio Tax Form Request line at 1-800-282-1782.
- City Forms
- We no longer receive print copies of the City of Centerville income tax forms at the Library. They can be printed from the City of Centerville website.
Databases
Gale Directory Library
GDL provides valuable directory information, such as Ward's Business Directory or Encyclopedia of Associations, accessible digitally anytime, anywhere. Get immediate access to vetted sources, find relevant results quickly, and make informed decisions - all of which can add up to a competitive advantage. Find revenue, compare companies by industry or location, sort by any field, export data for further analysis...the options are endless!Small Business Reference Center
from EBSCOhostExclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. Includes business videos, a help and advice section, and details on how to create business plans.
Web Links
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some free tax preparation services like VITA and TCE are not as readily available.
Tax Forms
City of CentervilleDownload or print all available city tax forms.
City of Dayton
Find Dayton income tax information and forms. Download or print tax forms as well as find links to additional Dayton city tax information.
City of Kettering
Individual tax forms, business tax forms and an online tax tool.
City of Miamisburg
City tax forms and instructions.
City of Oakwood
City tax forms and instructions.
City of Springboro
Download or print all available city tax forms.
City of West Carrollton
Download and print out West Carrollton tax forms or use the income tax calculator to prepare your returns and access credit and estimated tax information.
Federal Tax Forms / IRS - Internal Revenue Service
Search for forms available from the Internal Revenue Service. Filing information, regulations and guidance is also available on this site.
State of Ohio
Retrieve Ohio tax forms, file taxes online, make payments, or look up your rate for municipal income, sales, and school district income taxes.
State Forms - Other
Links to all available tax forms from all 50 states. Includes links to federal forms, as well as federal data resources.
Tax Assistance
AARP Tax-AideAARP, an organization dedicated to addressing the interests of people 50 and older, offers information on recent tax law changes, online tax counseling, and assistance centers across the country.
File Your Federal Taxes Online for Free
Directions and information on how to file federal income tax returns for free.
Get Free Tax Prep Help
Locator for finding free tax prep assistance within a certain radius of a ZIP code.
IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
Internal Revenue Service's site for small business owners, non-profits and persons who are self-employed. Includes online workshops, employment tax information and more.
IRS Tax Information for Members of the Military
For current and former military personnel serving in the United States armed forces, uniform services, and under limited circumstances, support organizations.
Small Business Taxes & Management
Professional tax and management guidance for small to medium-sized businesses
Tax Counseling for the Elderly
Provides Information about the Tax Counseling for the Elderly program and a list of participating sites nationwide.
Tax Prep Help at Second Chance Center of Hope
Free tax prep assistance. Appointments are required.
The Tax Prophet
The Tax Prophet helps decipher the U.S. Internal Revenue code and offers a variety of articles about tax issues. This is not a site for tax forms and publications.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
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