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Federal and State Tax Forms and Information

Forms and Instructions

• Download Tax Forms
• Get Printed Copies of Tax Forms
• Which Form To Use

Download Tax Forms and Instructions

• At the Library
  Federal and state tax forms and publications may be printed out on the library's printers at a charge of 15 cents per page, or downloaded onto a flash drive at no charge.
• By E-mail or Fax
  • Federal Forms
    The IRS TaxFax service is no longer available. The IRS does not offer a forms by e-mail serivce.
  • Virginia Forms
    You can request forms and instructions by e-mail or fax by calling 804-440-2541.
• On the Internet
  • Federal Forms
    • 1040.com
    • IRS.gov — Forms and Publications
      The official site for Internal Revenue Service tax forms, instructions and publications. Note: The IRS also provides downloadable accessible tax forms and publications in Braille, text and audio formats.
    • UncleFed's Tax Board
  • Virginia Forms
    • Individuals
    • Businesses
  • Other States' Forms
    • Federation of Tax Administrators State Tax Forms Page

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Get Printed Copies of Tax Forms and Instructions

• At the Library
• At Other Nearby Locations
• By US Mail Delivery
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• At the Library
  • Federal Forms
    Several of the most commonly needed federal forms and instructions are distributed — subject to availability — at library branches from January through April each year. Each branch also has reproducible copies of federal forms and instructions available throughout the year. You may photocopy these items for 15 cents per page.

    Federal forms distributed at the library include:
    

    • 1040
    • 1040 A
    • 1040 EZ
    • Schedules A and B
    • Appropriate instructions

    Forms can be made available in alternative formats. Call Access Services at 703-324-8380 or TTY 703-324-8365.
    

  • Virginia Forms
    The Virginia Department of Taxation does not provide handout copies of Virginia tax forms to libraries. However, each library branch has reproducible copies of Virginia forms and instructions. You may photocopy these items for 15 cents per page.
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• At Other Nearby Locations (Subject to Availability)
  
  • Federal Forms
    • Bailey's Crossroads IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center
      5205 Leesburg Pike Suite 200
      Bailey's Crossroads, VA 22041
      703-756-6663
    • District of Columbia IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center
      77 K Street, NE
      Washington, DC 20002
      202-874-6748
  • Virginia Forms
    • City of Fairfax
      Commissioner of the Revenue
      City Hall Room 224
      10455 Armstrong Street
      Fairfax, VA 22030
      703-385-7885
      (A limited number of forms will be available to city residents only.)

• By US Mail Delivery
  • Federal Forms by Mail
    Although the IRS has stopped mailing tax packages, many individual tax forms and publications, with limited availability, are still available by US mail. You may use this web form to request copies, or you may phone 1-800-829-3676 to have IRS forms and publications mailed to you.
    
  • Virginia Forms by Mail
    Although this is a link to the web request form, you may also phone 804-440-2541 to have Virginia forms mailed to you.
    

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Which Form To Use

• Which Form — 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040?
  The IRS helps you choose the correct federal income tax form.

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Preparing Your Taxes

• File Electronically (Online)
• Free Tax Preparation Help
• Where to Mail Tax Forms

File Your Tax Return Electronically

• Federal Taxes
  • E-file and Free File
    The IRS outlines the electronic filing and payment options available to individuals and businesses and self-employed taxpayers.
• Virginia Taxes
  • Free File/e-File
    The Virginia Department of Taxation explains Free File/e-File and other electronic filing and payment options available to individuals and businesses.

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Free Tax Preparation Help

• At Library Branches
• City of Fairfax Commissioner of the Revenue (City residents only)
• Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration
• IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers
• Other Nearby Locations
  • Provided by AARP
  • Provided by Northern Virginia CASH Campaign

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• AARP Tax-Aide Program
  Free help in preparing and filing state and federal income tax returns is available through the AARP Tax-Aide program. Offered in cooperation with the IRS, the Tax-Aide Program provides free tax assistance services for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention given to those 60 and over.

  NOTE: 2013 AARP Tax-Aide Program services are available from Late January through April 15. To find the dates, times and locations of AARP Tax-Aide sites near you, enter your zip code.

  For additional information about the AARP Tax-Aide Program, call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277).

• Northern Virginia CASH Campaign
  The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, known in Northern Virginia as the Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Campaign, offers free income tax preparation services to families and individuals who earned less than $51,000 in 2012. IRS certified volunteers will ensure you receive the maximum tax refund and help determine if you are eligible for the earned income tax credit. Organized by Fairfax County Department of Family Services

  NOTE: 2013 service sites are available from January 26 through April 15. Please see the complete list of locations, dates and times.

  For more information about the NOVA Cash Campaign or Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, contact the Fairfax Job Center at: 703-324-7280; TTY 711.

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Where to Mail Completed Tax Forms

• Federal
• Virginia

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Where to Find More Information

• Tax Information for Individuals
  • US Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Virginia Department of Taxation
    
    
• Tax Information for Businesses
  • US Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Virginia Department of Taxation
    
    
• Tax Laws and Regulations
  • Code of Virginia — Title 58.1 — Taxation
  • US Code — Title 26 — Internal Revenue Code
    Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute presents a searchable version of the Internal Revenue Code and appendix.
  • US Internal Revenue Bulletins
  • Virginia Tax Facts

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Local Tax Information

• City of Fairfax
  The City of Fairfax provides information on personal property, real estate, business, sales and excise taxes. Information about online payments and tax relief for older adults and people with disabilities is also available.
• City of Falls Church
  The City of Falls Church provides information on business, personal property and real estate taxes. Details on tax relief for older adults and the disabled can be obtained from the treasurer's office.
• Fairfax County
  Fairfax County provides information about personal property, real estate and business taxes. Information about online payment options, tax relief for older adults and people with disabilities and special tax districts is also available.
• Town of Herndon
  The Town of Herndon provides information on local taxes.
• Town of Viennahttp://www.herndon-va.gov/Content/Town_Services/Revenue_taxes_licenses/default.aspx?cnlid=4894 personal property and business tax information. Information about electronic payment options is also available.

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