Government: Tax Resources:
The Monroe County Library System continues to offer free Federal and State of Michigan tax forms and booklets at all branches.
Federal tax forms and instruction booklets have begun arriving at library branches, and are also currently available online. The ever-popular Publication 17 Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals has also arrived and can be found in print at some branches, as well as online at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p17.pdf. This 304-page booklet is broken down into specific chapters for easy access.
State of Michigan tax forms and instruction booklets typically begin to arrive at libraries late in January or early in February. State of Michigan forms for 2011 are currently available online.
Reproducible Federal and State of Michigan tax forms and instructions will also be available at most library branches. Patrons can photocopy up to 10 pages from the reproducible book free of charge.
All branches of the Monroe County Library System carry materials that can instruct patrons in income tax filing. Check out the Online Catalog and search for “income tax” to find locations and availability of these resources.
The filing season deadline for 2011 taxes is April 17, 2012
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IRS Free File - Free File is the fast, easy, and free way to prepare and e-file your federal taxes online if your AGI is $57,000 or less. Available starting January 17, 2012
Michigan E-file 2011 - According to the Michigan Treasury Department, processing electronically-filed returns costs 83% less than processing a paper return, so help save taxpayer dollars and choose e-file over paper. Available starting January 17, 2012.
Monroe County Community Credit Union is offering a direct link to free tax prep for the fifth straight year!
I-CAN E-File - The initiative offers tax filers free resources to complete federal income tax returns. It can also help filers prepare a state return if they lived and worked all year in one of several states, including Michigan. I-CAN E-File will not prepare a state return without preparing the federal form.
The process is fast, easy and free. The site includes free online chat help, email help, or telephone assistance. Ability to file is based on income. Available starting January 17, 2012
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Tax Tips with Pat Pitcher of H&R Block will be offered at the following
Monroe County Library System branches:
Jan 13, 2012 – Ida Branch Library - 1:00 p.m.
Jan 19, 2012 – Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library - 6:00 p.m.
Jan 25, 2012 – Blue Bush Branch Library - 6:30 p.m.
Jan 31, 2012 - Ellis Library & Reference Center - 7:00 p.m.
Feb 16, 2012 – Bedford Branch Library - 7:00 p. m.
Feb 28, 2012 – Dorsch Memorial Branch Library -6:00 p.m.
Mar 6, 2012 – Frenchtown-Dixie Branch Library - 6:00 p.m.
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Do you need tax forms? Federal and State tax forms can be found in all
branches of the Monroe County Library System.
IRS Internal Revenue Service – Along with online access to instructions and fillable tax forms, the IRS provides links for checking on the status of a return, frequently asked questions, and tax help.
IRS2GO – A Smartphone app that allows users to interact with the IRS using a mobile device. Users can download the app to check the status of their refund, get tax tip updates, or even follow the IRS on Twitter.
Department of the United States Treasury – Find out what the Treasury Department does, including its current Economic and Tax Policy.
Michigan Department of the Treasury – Along with online access to instructions and forms, Michigan’s Treasury Department offers access to current changes in the tax structure that will take place in 2012, as well as an explanation of property taxes and a variety of useful links.
Federation of Tax Administrators – Offers direct links to state tax forms for all 50 states, including Ohio.
AARP Tax-Aide - AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest, free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service. This site will lead to the AARP Foundation’s Tax Aide location nearest you.
Michigan Tax Tribunal - Overseen by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), the Michigan Tax Tribunal is an administrative court that hears tax appeals for all Michigan taxes. While property tax appeals are normally heard by this court, they also hear business and individual tax disputes.
Michigan Home Heating Credit - The Home Heating Credit (HHC) is designed to assist low income families living in Michigan with the cost of heating their homes. The HHC is federally funded through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit - Michigan's Property Tax Credit is based on a comparison between household income and property taxes. It is a way the State of Michigan helps you pay some of your property taxes if you are a qualified Michigan homeowner or renter.
