The information below will be subject to change as the tax season gets under way. If you have any questions contact us at info@hamdenlibrary.org or call 203-287-2680
Tax Day for individuals is Monday, April 15 for both Federal and State taxes.
The Library has copies of the Federal 1040 and 1040-SR Tax Forms and Instruction Book 1040/1040-SR
The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services no longer sends tax booklets and instructions to libraries or any other bulk distribution sites. Tax forms for the state can be accessed online, see the DRS contact information below. Additionally the Library has printed out copies of the CT-1040 Resident and CT-1040 Part-Year/Non-Resident forms that are free of charge. There are also a small number of binders containing CT-1040 instructions that can be borrowed for 2 weeks at a time; see the information desk.The library can also print a copy of the instruction booklets for a fee.
Federal 1040 tax forms and instructions are also available at our Whitneyville and Community Branch libraries.
Note that print forms and correspondence submitted to the IRS will take longer to process than electronic submissions.
Federal Tax Forms and Information:
Internal Revenue Service
Telephone assistance available Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
For Individuals (English & Spanish): 800-829-1040
For Businesses: 800-829-4933
Hearing Impaired TTY/TDD: 800-829-4059
Help In Other Languages: 833-553-9895
Order or Print IRS tax forms & publications:
- 1040
- 1040-SR
- Instructions for Form 1040
- Tax Table for Form 1040
- Schedules for Form 1040
- Form 4868 (Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return)
- Other Federal Forms, Instructions and Publications
- If you are an employer or business and need to order information returns (all series of forms W-2, W-3, W-4, 1096, 1098, 1099, 3921, 5498, and other products), please visit Online Ordering for Information Returns and Employer Returns to submit an order.
- To have Printed Federal Forms Mailed to you:
- Order tax forms by phone, call 800-829-3676
- For tax forms, instructions or publications in Braille or large print, call 800-829-3676.
- For a copy of your tax notice in Braille or large print, call the tax assistance telephone number at 800-829-1040.
IRS Free File Program: What is IRS Free File? From the IRS:
“The IRS Free File Program is a public-private partnership between the IRS and many tax preparation and filing software industry companies who provide their online tax preparation and filing for free. It provides two ways for taxpayers to prepare and file their federal income tax online for free:
- Guided Tax Preparation provides free online tax preparation and filing at an IRS partner site. Our partners deliver this service at no cost to qualifying taxpayers. Taxpayers whose AGI is $73,000 or less qualify for a free federal tax return.
- Free File Fillable Forms are electronic federal tax forms, equivalent to a paper 1040 form. You should know how to prepare your own tax return using form instructions and IRS publications if needed. It provides a free option to taxpayers whose income (AGI) is greater than $73,000.”
The IRS has released a new mobile app that lets you track your refund status, make payments, locate free tax assistance program. Available on iOS, Android, and Amazon.
Connecticut Tax Forms and Information
Connecticut Department of Revenue Services
Telephone assistance available Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
860-297-5962 (from anywhere)
1-800-382-9463 (Within CT-Outside Greater Hartford area only)
860-297-4911 (TDD/TT Users only)
Email Assistance: DRS@ct.gov (general questions only, no attachments or images or it will be returned undeliverable).
myconneCT: The new online portal of the Connecticut DRS. Allows for Filing Returns, making payments, tracking refunds, tax calculation tools, business tax returns and registrations.
Patrons without access to a computer or printer can request forms by calling the DRS at 860-297-5962. Paper forms are only being sent to those without access to either a printer or a computer. Only one copy of each form will be sent by mail.
Tax Assistance
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers
Taxpayer Assistance Centers operate by appointment. To make an Appointment call 844-545-5640 and schedule an appointment.
For more information see the IRS website.
The closest TAC is the New Haven Office located at 150 Court St. New Haven, CT 06510. For office Information call 203-492-8609, for Appointments call 844-545-5640
Services available at the New Haven IRS office:
- Account inquiries (help with letters, notices and levies on your wages or bank account)
- Basic tax law assistance (answers related to your individual Federal Tax Return)
- Check, money order, or cash payments (Exact Change is Required)
- Departing alien clearances
- Form 911 PDF, Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance
- Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return (submission of tax return if unable to e-file)
- Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) Request
- Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers and Form W-7 (More Information)
- Payment arrangements
- Tax forms (All forms, instructions & publications are readily available online on IRS.gov. Availability is very limited in IRS offices)
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is back for in-person and Drop-Off tax assistance at Hamden High School for households earning less than $64,000 annually or seniors over 65.
Hamden VITA In-person tax prep:
- Hamden High School (2040 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514)
- Hours: Mon and Wed, 5-7:30 pm, and Sat, 10 am- 1:30 pm
- Open Jan 22 — April 15 (except for Feb 19, Feb 20, April 10 and Hamden High School weather closures)
- No appointment necessary
- First come first served.
For Drop-off Service:
- Fill out the intake form at the high school during VITA hours.
- Leave the completed form along with your tax documents with the VITA greeter
- Come back a week later to sign your documents.
Quinnipiac VITA Hamden location:
- M.L. Keefe Community Center (11 Pine St. Hamden, CT 06514)
- Feb 15 — April 11
- Thursdays 3pm – 8pm
For virtual tax preparation:
Upload your information, starting Jan 30, 2023, to www.GetYourRefund.org/HHS-CT
Requirements:
* Household income under $66,000 to File for multiple years with an IRS-certified tax preparer.
* Household income under $73,000 to File on your own for the current year.
* Government-issued photo ID for taxpayers and social security or ITIN number verification for everyone on tax return
* Documents detailing all income and expenses needed to file (visit www.irs.gov/individuals/checklist-for-free-tax-return-preparation for a list of potential documents needed)
Alternatively, if your household income is greater than $73,000 you can use
https://www.myfreetaxes.com/ to file a simple return (including State returns) for free.
Questions? You can reach us at HamdenHighVita@gmail.com. Your VITA team looks forward to serving you!
What do I need to File my Taxes?
(Source: United Way of Greater New Haven)
- Photo ID for you (and spouse if filing jointly)
- Social Security cards or statements for every member of your family who’ll be included on your return
- W-2s and/or 1099s from ALL of your jobs in 2023 plus Form 1099-G from the state of CT showing any unemployment compensation
- Interest, dividend and investment statements from your financial institutions
- Self-employed income and expenses
- Information on any expenses you paid in 2023, for example tuition and student loans (Form 1098T, 1099E); annual mortgage statement if you own your home; charitable contributions; record of home or car taxes paid to your town; documentation from any child care provider of their tax ID number and how much you paid.
- Health Insurance Statement from Access Health (Form 1095A from the CT Marketplace)
- Want your refund direct deposited?
- Please bring in your routing and account number (available on your checks).
Questions? Email Hamden VITA at HamdenAdultEdVITA@gmail.com