Tax Information

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Tax Forms at Kalamazoo Public Library

In 2010, all KPL locations will distribute paper copies of some federal and state tax forms and instruction bookelts (free of charge, while they last.)
Reproducible federal and state tax forms and publications, including instruction booklets, may be photocopied at all locations (10¢ per copy)
Previous years' reproducible forms may be photocopied at Central Library. Ask at Reference Desk (10¢ per copy)

Please note: e-filing is sometimes not successful from library computers, due to time restrictions and public network security safeguards. Library staff may not give tax advice, but we are happy to help you find tax information.

Free Basic Tax Preparation

Free tax preparation is offered from January to April throughout Kalamazoo County. Tax help is for individuals/families with yearly household income under $49,000. At KPL, IRS-certified volunteers from VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) prepare the taxes, by appointment only. Call 2-1-1 or 381-HELP (4357) starting Jan. 15 to make an appointment.

Tax preparation service is sponsored by the Kalamazoo County Tax Counseling Initiative.

Upcoming Events »

Mar 19, 10 am - 2 pm, Central

Tax Help

Mar 27, 10:30 am - 3 pm, Oshtemo

Tax Help

KPL Website and Catalog Topics

Databases (most require KPL library card)

D&B's Million Dollar Database (Home Access)

Provides marketing information on both public and private companies.

InfoTrac All Using PowerSearch

Magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, ebooks available in the library or at home with your KPL library card or with your Michigan Driver's License or ID by going to Mel.org
Includes Computer Database; Custom Newspapers; General Reference Center Gold; Grand Rapids Press; Expanded Academic ASAP; General Business File ASAP; Legal Trac; InfoTrac Onefile; Health Reference Center Academic ASAP

InfoTrac Custom 120 Full Text Newspapers

A collection of approximately 900 full text newspapers from around the country and the world. Includes the last 12 months of the New York Times and the Grand Rapids Press (1996-current).

Michigan Newspapers via NewsBank (Home Access)

Selected full text articles from Michigan newspapers.

Morningstar (Home Access)

Investment center for stocks and mutual funds.

TheStreet.com Ratings (Home Access)

Evaluations, updated quarterly, of the financial strength of life, health, and annuity insurers, property and casualty insurers, HMO's, banks and savings and loans. In addition, they track the risk-adjusted performance of over 20,000 mutual funds and more than 6,000 stocks.
Home Access
(enter your library card barcode number plus a zero to access)

Websites

AARP - Tax Aide

Tax aid and resources.

eHows:Taxes

Helpful hints for saving money on taxes, tax filing and tax planning.

El IRS en Español

Aprenda más acerca de cómo declarar sus impuestos. Aquí encontrará información acerca de sus derechos, del robo de identidad y cómo prevenirlo, formularios y publicaciones y mucho más.

IRS - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Tax credits for individuals and businesses in the 2009 Economic Stimulus Package, such as first-time homebuyers credit, "cash for clunkers," energy efficient home improvements.