Federal and State Tax Forms
Need Tax Help?
IRS Free File
Free File, where you can prepare and file your federal individual income tax return for free using tax-preparation-and-filing software.
The Village of Skokie Human Services Division
Offers Federal Income Tax help free-of-charge to low-income senior citizens and people with disabilities. Call the Human Services Division at 847/933-8208 to find out if you are eligible and/or to schedule an appointment.
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)
Offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. Visit the link above or call 888-227-7669.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Visit the link above or call 888-227-7669.
Illinois Department of Human Services
The Center for Economic Progress (CEP) and Ladder Up provide free income tax preparation and electronic filing for families with annual incomes up to $55,000 and individuals with annual incomes up to $30,000. The closest site to Skokie is the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Tues & Thurs, 5:30pm - 8pm. Sat, 10am - 1pm. Visit the link above or call 312-252-0280. Most sites are open from Feb. 2 - April 5, 2019.
IRS Online Help
Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA) is a tool that provides answers to a number of tax law questions.
AARP Tax-Aide Site Locations
Enter your zip code and distance from your home to find a nearby site.
Illinois Tax Services for Individuals
File an IL State return for free, pay estimated tax payments, etc.
Note: Tax-Aide service includes federal and IL state programs.
For tax year 2018, you will no longer use Form 1040A or Form 1040EZ, but instead will use the redesigned Form 1040. Many people will only need to file Form 1040 and no schedules. For more information about the changes, please read the IRS' Q&A about the 2018 Form 1040.
The PDFs on this site are listed for convenience, but may not be the most current versions. We encourage all library patrons to visit IRS.gov and download them there.
Ordering Forms
Call the IRS: 1-800-829-3676
Order online here
Complete or Download Online Forms
Illinois Tax Forms (available Jan. 28)
At the Library
The IRS will be sending a limited number of the following forms:
| FORM | DESCRIPTION | IN LIBRARY? | DOWNLOAD (PDF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1040 | U.S. Individual Income Tax Return | Available | Form |
| 1040 Instr. | 1040 Instructions | Available | Instructions |
| 1040 Schedules | Schedules for Form 1040 | Available | Instructions |
| Publ. 17 | Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) | Not Available | Not Yet Published |
| 1096 | Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns | Available | Form (Info Copy Only) |
| 1099-Misc | Miscellaneous Income | Available | Form (Info Copy Only) |
| 1099-Misc Instr. | Miscellaneous Income Instructions | Available | Instructions |
| W-2 | Wage and Tax Statement | Available | Form |
| W-2 Instr. | Wage and Tax Statement Instructions | Not Available | Instructions |
| W-3 | Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements (Info Copy Only) | Available | Information |
Illinois Forms
| FORM | DESCRIPTION | IN LIBRARY? | DOWNLOAD (PDF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL-1040 | Individual Income Tax Return | Available | Form |
| IL-1040 Instr. | IL-1040 Instructions | Available | Instructions |
| Schedule IL-E/EIC | Illinois Exemption and Earned Income Credit | Available | Form |
| Schedule IL-E/EIC Instr. | Illinois Exemption and Earned Income Credit Instructions | Available | Instructions |
| Schedule ICR | Illinois Credits | Available | Form |
| Schedule ICR Instr. | Illinois Credits Instructions | Available | Instructions |
| IL-1040-ES | Estimated Income Tax Payments for Individuals | Not Available | Form |
| IL-1040-X | Amended Individual Income Tax Return | Not Available | Form |
| IL-1040-V | Payment Voucher for Individual Income Tax | Not Available | Form |
| Schedule IL-WIT | Illinois Income Tax Withheld | Available | Form |
| Schedule IL-WIT Instr. | Schedule IL-WIT Instructions | Available | Instructions |