Tax Information

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 Wednesday, April 15 for both Federal and State taxes.

The Library has copies of the Federal 1040 and 1040-SR Tax Forms. Staff can print out copies of additional forms,

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 3 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:

Filing Information

IRS Free File Program: What is IRS Free File? From the IRS:

“IRS Free File lets qualified taxpayers prepare and file federal income tax returns online using guided tax preparation software. It’s safe, easy and no cost to you. Those who don’t qualify can still use Free File Fillable Forms.”

  • Guided Tax Preparation: “Let the software do the work”
    • For Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) $84,000 or less
    • You choose from IRS partner tax software companies
    • Simple questions to guide you
    • Accurate math calculations guaranteed
    • Some free state tax preparation and filing
    • Spanish tax preparation and filing available
  • Free File Fillable Forms
    • No Income Limit
    • Enter your information into online forms you select
    • Use form instructions to guide you
    • Limited calculations used
    • No state tax return
    • Frome the IRS: “When the filing season opens on January 27, 2025, you will need to create a new account to access Fillable Forms. This process requires verifying both an email address and a 10-digit phone number capable of receiving text messages. Be sure to gather all your documents ahead of time so you’re ready to file once Fillable Forms opens.”

IRS2Go Mobile App

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

VITA

Hamden High School
2040 Dixwell Ave, Hamden CT 06514
Jan 26 – Apr 15
Mondays: 5pm-7:30pm (no appointments 2/16)
Wednesdays: 5pm-7:30pm
Saturdays: 10am-1:30pm
No appointments; just walk in
Closed Feb 16 and when Hamden schools are closed for weather
For more information call 203-407-2028 or email: HamdenAdultEdVITA@gmail.com

Spring Glen Church
1825 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
Feb 3 – Apr 14
Mondays: 3:30pm-6:30pm
Appointment required, call 211

AARP

Miller Senior Center
2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
Feb 3 – Apr 7
Tuesdays: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Appointment required, call 203 287-2547

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 2024 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 2024, 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).

UConn Law School Tax Clinic

The Tax Clinic at the UConn School of Law gives free legal help to low-income taxpayers with tax problems involving the Internal Revenue Service or the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. It can help taxpayers who meet income guidelines and are experiencing problems with tax refunds, tax audits, back taxes and United States Tax Court petitions. The Tax Clinic does not help people prepare and file tax returns but can refer clients to free non-profit services that may be able to help them.

The Tax Clinic is independent and separate from the IRS and DRS. All telephone conversations and in person meetings are confidential.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
University of Connecticut School of Law Tax Clinic
65 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: (860) 570-5165
Fax: (860) 570-5195
Online Clinic Contact Form

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: