Tax Information

KPL staff-selected resources. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Staff Recommends

Tax Planning for Business by W SternLower Taxes in 7 Easy Steps by Stephen FishmanWorking for Yourself by Stephen  FishmanThe First Time Homeowner's Tax Guide by Robert BalducciTax Smarts for Small Business by James Parker

Databases (most require KPL library card)

eLibrary Plus (Electric Library Plus) (Home Access)

Full text articles, plus maps and pictures and TV and radio transcripts

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).

MeL Michigan eLibrary

Magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference books provided to Michigan libraries and Michigan residents at home with their Michigan Driver's License or ID or from libraries in Michigan.  Also includes links to Michigan related websites.

Michigan Newspapers via NewsBank (Home Access)

Selected full text articles from the following Michigan newspapers:  Detroit News, Grand Rapids Press, and Lansing State Journal.

NetLibrary

Michigan eLibrary collection of ebooks.

New York Times Index

All full text. The daily newspaper New York Times 1995-present.

World Book Encyclopedia (Home Access)

Articles from the World Book Encyclopedia.  Includes related articles from major newspapers and magazines. Graphic and multimedia enhancements, including photographs, maps, illustrations, tables, animations, and audio/video clips.

Websites

AARP - Tax Aide

Tax aid and resources.

Earned Income Tax Credit Initiative

Information for Michigan residents eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit.

eHows:Taxes

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

Income Tax and the IRS

From About.com. Help with your taxes. Links to assistance from the IRS and other sources. Also state income tax forms

IRS - forms and instructions

IRS forms and instructions. Includes a link to IRS e-file.

IRS Stimulus Payments

Information on the stimulus payment.

IRS Where's My refund

Check on the status of your refund.

Michigan Department of Treasury Tax Forms and Treasury Publications

Michigan state tax forms, instructions, publications, and additional tax time resources.

State Tax Forms

Federation of Tax Administrators provides links to state tax agencies.


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tax return form

Learn how to file your tax return.