Updates on the Alma Powell Branch Library can be found on kpl.gov/pow

Tax Information


Tax Forms
Free Tax Prep
IRS
Michigan


Tax Forms

During tax season, you may pick up the following tax forms at all KPL branches:

Tax Filing Deadline: April 15, 2024

Online Forms


Free Tax Preparation in Kalamazoo County

  • VITA – provided by IRS-certified volunteers, for families/individuals with household income less than $64,000 in 2023. Dial 2-1-1 to make appointment.
  • ARP Foundation Tax-Aide – for people with low-to-moderate income who are over 50 or living with a disability. Volunteers at four sites provide this service, by appointment, at:

Websites: Internal Revenue Service/Federal Taxes

  • Credits and Deductions
    Use credits and deductions to help lower your tax bill or increase your refund. Page lists many types for families, individuals and businesses.
  • El IRS en Español
    IRS, in Spanish
  • Form 1099 Description (p. 12, IRS Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals)
    “If you received certain types of income, you may receive a Form 1099. For example, if you received taxable interest of $10 or more, the payer is required to provide or send Form 1099 to you no later than January 31, 2024 (or by February 15, 2024, if furnished by a broker). If it is mailed, you should allow adequate time to receive it before contacting the payer. If you still don’t get the form by February 15 (or by March 1, 2024, if furnished by a broker), call the IRS for help.”Certain kinds of 1099 forms are described in Pub. 17. Check index p. 133 for more info.
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    Common tax-filing concerns.
  • Get a Copy of your Federal Tax Return
    Directions for getting a free transcript of your return or a paid exact copy of a previously-filed tax return.
  • Identity Theft Central
    Protect your tax information. What to do if someone else used your information to claim a refund or unemployment benefits.
  • IRS App (IRS2Go)
    Official mobile app of the IRS: check refund status, make a payment, find free tax preparation help, and more.
  • 5IRS App (IRS2Go) en Español
    La aplicacion oficial del IRS para su telefono inteligente. Puede verificar el estado de su reembolso, hacer un pago, buscar servicios de ayuda gratuita para preparar su declaración de impuestos, apuntarse a recibir consejos tributarios útiles ¡y más!
  • Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)
    Independent organization within the IRS, to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly and that you know and understand your rights. TAS can help if you have tax problems that you can’t resolve on your own.
  • El Servicio del Defensor del Contribuyente (TAS, en inglés)
    Organización independiente dentro del Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS). Estamos aquí para asegurarnos de que cada contribuyente sea tratado de una manera justa y que usted conozca y comprenda sus derechos. Nuestros defensores pueden ayudar si usted tiene problemas tributarios que no ha podido resolver por su cuenta.
  • Taxpayer Bill of Rights
    Your rights as a U.S. taxpayer.
  • Unemployment Benefits – Are the Payments I Received Taxable?
    Tool from IRS to help you figure out if you owe taxes on unemployment payments.
  • Where’s My Refund?
    Check on the status of your federal refund.
  • Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals (Publication 17)
    Make sure you pay only the tax you owe and no more! General rules for filing federal income tax return, additional to info found in tax form instructions. See especially ‘What’s New’ for the tax year, the thorough index of topics and a re-direct to other publications (page 3) for answers not found in this book.

Websites: State of Michigan

Share: Facebook Twitter