LibGuides: Librarian's Guide for Real World Questions: Taxes

Tax Help at SSPL

Federal and New York State Tax Forms: Reference librarians are available to print forms that are needed at any time.

Free tax prep for qualifying taxpayers (includes VITA and AARP locator)

Saratoga Senior Center Tax Help: AARP is offering tax help at the Senior Center again this year. Coming in February- AARP Tax Preparation |Tuesdays February 4 - April 8 | AARP tax assistance is back in person. You must pick up a tax packet from the front desk before your appointment and bring the completed form to your appointment. Please make your appointment early by calling the front desk starting Wednesday 1/8. Appointments fill up quickly. Call 518-584-1621. You must pick up a packet at the Senior Center front desk.

New York State FREE FILE (free e fill in)
Provides access to free efile service and eligibility for this option.
New York Taxpayer Assistance program
Assists with filing state and federal taxes if you qualify.
VITA Tax Help and TAP for New York
Electric Vehicle tax Credits - Kiplinger
Overview of electric vehicle tax credits expected because of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Limits
Details on limitations on electric vehicles tax credits due to the inflation Reduction Act August 2022.
Vehicles eligible for electric vehicle tax credits 2022 and 2023
Lists vehicles eligible for electric vehicle tax credits in 2022 and 2023 with new limits affected by income and manufacturers
STAR School Tax Exemption Form
New York Unemployment Tax 1099

Federal Taxes

Federal Tax List of Publications
1040 SR for those 65 and older
Federal Tax Instructions
Instructions for IRS Forms
Federal Tax Forms
Find out what to do if you don’t get your W2 on time, and learn how to request copies of your previous tax transcripts.
Free File: Do Your Federal Taxes for Free
IRS Free File lets you prepare and file your federal income tax online for free. File at an IRS partner site with the IRS Free File Program or use Free File Fillable Forms. It's safe, easy and no cost to you for a federal return.
Taxpayer Advocate Service from the IRS
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the IRS. Advocates can help if you have tax problems that you can’t resolve on your own. Includes a list of FAQs about things like how to file your taxes for free, how to get COVID 19 refund checks, what to do if you can't pay your taxes, etc.
IRS Get Forms by Mail
Coronavirus Tax Relief
IRS Change of Address
Need a Copy of Your Income Taxes from Last Year?
The "Get Transcript Service" is for individual taxpayers to retrieve their own transcripts for their own purposes.

NYS Taxes

NYS Tax Forms & Instructions
NYS Commonly Used Tax Forms & Instructions
New York Tax Forms by Mail
Free File: Do Your State Taxes for Free
New York How to Get Your Unemployment 1099G
New York State Dept. of Taxation and Finance
The NYS Department of Taxation and Finance has a message stating that free e-filing is still closed and that they expect the season to open in late January.

Other Resources

AARP Tax Help
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Online Tax Assistance - includes frequently asked questions and a form to submit online questions
Historical Stock Prices

SSPL Books

J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2024 by J.K. Lasser Institute
Call Number: R 336.24 Las
ISBN: 9781394223497
Publication Date: 2023-11-30
Tax Savvy for Small Business by Stephen Fishman
ISBN: 9781413330403
Publication Date: 2023-01-31