Tax Forms and Assistance

During tax season (February - April) the library receives paper tax forms from the IRS and the State of Kansas for distribution.

Federal Forms and Instructions we will receive (February - April)

Form 1040 and 1040 SR
Instruction booklet for 1040 form
Spanish language 1040 forms and 1040 instruction booklets

Additional federal tax forms, instruction booklets and supplemental forms are available online at irs.gov Customers can use public computers at the library for internet access and printing, 10 cents per page. 1099, W-2 and other Information and Employer forms can be ordered at irs.gov/businesses/online-ordering-for-information-returns-and-employer-returns

Child Tax Credit information is available at irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/child-tax-credit. Low-income families with children are eligible for this crucial tax relief – including those who have not made enough money to be required to file taxes. Use the Non Filer Signup tool.

Kansas Forms we will receive (February - April)

Kansas Forms and Instructions will also be available at the Kansas Taxpayer Assistance Center, 120 SE 10th. The hours are Mon-Fri, 8am-4:45pm

Form K-40 - Form
Form Kansas Schedule A
Form Kansas Schedule S
Form K-40H

We do not receive instruction booklets for the Kansas forms. Additional Kansas forms and instructions are available from the Kansas Department of Revenue.

Free Income Tax Assistance

Free Income Tax Assistance Brochure (VITA) coordinate by Shawnee County Extension Office.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

VITA Sites vary in the scope of returns completed. Site coordinators have the final decision over scope.

CRC CARE Center at Lundgren
1020 NE Forest Avenue
By appointment - call 785-969-9951
You can make appointments between Jan. 21-April 7

North Topeka VITA
1620 Northwest Gage (East of Skinners)
IBEWLU 226 Building
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Wednesdays and Fridays
(sign up begins when the doors open at 4:30 pm)

Rossville Community Library
407 N. Main Street, Rossville
1st Saturday in Feb., March, April - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm OR
Drop off during library hours
Call 785-584-6454 for info.

Topeka & Shawnee Co. Library
1515 SW 10th
By appointment - call 785-969-9951
You can make appointments between Jan. 21-April 7

AARP

AARP’s focus is for seniors.

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, 2910 SW Topeka Blvd.
Mondays and Tuesdays, By appointment only, No walk-ins
call 785-235-1367

Avondale East Community Center, 455 SE Golf Park Blvd
Wednesdays and Thursdays, By appointment only, No walk-ins
call 785-233-1365

Online

MyFreeTaxes by United Way
MyFreeTaxes helps people that earn $84,000 or less file their taxes for free while getting the assistance they need.
Their self-preparation software (accessible by selecting the “File My Own Taxes” option on our homepage) is completely free.

Helpful addresses, websites & phone numbers

Federal

Topeka IRS Office: 515 S Kansas Ave, Suite 301 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon - Fri. (785) 235-3053 (Office information only) or call (844) 545-5640 to make an appointment. All public visitors are required to make appointments prior to visiting. For telephone tax assistance from the IRS call 1-800-829-1040, 7am - 7pm local time

File Online: Free File: Do Your Federal Taxes for Free

Kansas

Forms: ksrevenue.org Note: K-40 forms printed from the internet are NOT ACCEPTABLE for filing purposes.
File Online for Free: Electronic Filing Options for Individual Income and Business Taxes
Email tax questions to: kdor_tac@ks.gov or phone (785)368-8222

Kansas Taxpayer Assistance Center
All Kansas state tax forms (including the instructions) are available at this location. No advance appointment is needed to pick up forms. The Kansas Taxpayer Assistance Center can also assist with filing Kansas state taxes (not Federal). To schedule an appointment click here.

Scott State Office Building
120 SE 10th Ave
Mon - Fri | 8am - 4:45pm | (785) 368-8222