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 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 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.”

IRS Direct File Program

Most households with income under $200,000 can now use the IRS Direct File program to file a simple tax return directly with the IRS. This is available to residents of Connecticut (and 24 other states).

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

AARP Tax Aide

  • Hamden Senior Center: 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden CT 06518
  • Jan 24 – Apr 15 (Tuesdays: 8:30am – 12:00pm)
  • Appointment Required, call (203) 287-2547

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 $67,000 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 27 — April 14 (except for Feb 17, March 31 and Hamden High School weather closures)
  • No appointments
  • First come first served.

For Drop-off Service:

  1. Fill out the intake form at the high school during VITA hours.
  2. Leave the completed form along with your tax documents with the VITA greeter
  3. Come back a week later to sign your documents.

Quinnipiac VITA Hamden location:

  • ML Keefe Comm Ctr VITA
  • 11 Pine St, Hamden
  • Thursdays, 3-8pm: February 6th – April 10th, (Closed March 13th)
  • Four Tuesdays, 3-8pm:  February 18th, March 4th & 18th, April 1st
  • Walk-in: first come, first served

Spring Glen Church VITA

  • 1825 Whitney Ave, Hamden
  • Mondays: 3:30-7:30pm
  • February 3rd – April 14th
  • Appointments only: call 211

Questions? You can reach us at HamdenAdultEdVita@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 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).

Questions? Email Hamden VITA at HamdenAdultEdVITA@gmail.com

UConn Law School Tax Clinic

The Tax Clinic is a pro bono (free) legal clinic that gives free legal help to low income taxpayers with tax problems–either with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS). Lisa Perkins, Clinical Professor & Director, and law students will work on your case. The Tax Clinic also works with attorneys in Connecticut who volunteer to help low income taxpayers pro bono.

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

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Lisa Perkins
Clinical Professor & Director
UConn Law Tax Clinic
65 Elizabeth Street
Hartford, CT 06105
Phone:  860-570-5165
eFax:  860-846-2056
Email: lisa.perkins@uconn.edu

NOTE: UCONN tax clinic is only able to assist individual taxpayers with Connecticut income tax problems.

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: