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The 2024 tax filing season will begin on Monday, January 29, 2024, which is when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns. The deadline for most people is Monday, April 15, 2024.

Where to get free tax preparation help

The library is unable to help people prepare their taxes. However, there are local organizations that can help you prepare your taxes for free if you meet certain criteria.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age – especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation. Be sure to check their website for all of the important documents you’ll need to bring with you.

CASI Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Avoid expensive ‘rapid refund’ loans and costly tax preparation fees — get your simple tax return prepared for free by IRS-certified volunteers, for clients with income under $64,000. Check their flyer for a list of all the important documentation you need to bring with you. Please call 812-590-4064 to make an appointment for any of the following locations:

Where to get and send tax forms

The library provides free copies of IRS form 1040, Indiana form IT-40 (Indiana Income Tax Form), and Indiana form SC-40 (Unified Tax Credit for the Elderly) at both library locations. You can also download any other tax forms from the following links:

Indiana Tax Info

Indiana Tax Forms

• Indiana – Individual Income Tax Forms
• Indiana – ALL Tax forms

Mail Indiana individual income tax returns

If you ARE submitting payment:

Indiana Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 7224
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7224

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If you ARE NOT submitting payment:

Indiana Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 40
Indianapolis, IN 46206-0040

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For all other Indiana tax returns, click here

Federal Tax Info

Federal Tax Forms

• Schedules for Form 1040 and Form 1040-SR
• ALL Federal tax forms

Mail Federal individual income tax returns

If you ARE submitting payment:

Internal Revenue Service
P.O. Box 931000
Louisville, KY 40293-1000

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If you ARE NOT submitting payment:

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Kansas City, MO 64999-0002

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For all other Federal tax returns, click here

Kentucky Tax Info

Kentucky Tax Forms

• Kentucky – Individual Income Tax Forms
• Kentucky – ALL Tax forms

Mail Kentucky individual income tax returns

If you ARE submitting payment:

Kentucky Department of Revenue
Frankfort, KY 40619-0008

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If you ARE NOT submitting payment:

Kentucky Department of Revenue
Frankfort, KY 40618-0006

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For all other Kentucky tax returns, click here

Where to file your taxes electronically

If you meet the qualifications you may be eligible to file online for free. Visit the following links for more information:

You can also use the Consumer Affairs website to find reviews of tax preparation software to help you file your taxes on your own.

The library’s tax help page has been updated for the 2022 tax filing season. While the Library provides IRS form 1040 and Indiana form SC-40 by request via curbside pickup, please note that the library itself does not provide tax preparation!

However, the following local agencies offer FREE tax help:

CASI / VITA Tax Help

If you or your family earned less than $58,000 last year, you can get your taxes prepared for free by IRS-certified volunteers at Community Action of Southern Indiana’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites.

What To Bring:

• Picture ID and Social Security cards for everyone listed on the return
• W-2’s and 1099’s from your employers
• Other 1099’s for interest, dividends, state tax refund or other income
• 1098 for education credit plus detailed financial statement from the school
• Bank account number and routing number for direct deposit
• Childcare information including Provider ID and actual amounts paid
• Summarized list of other income/expenses for those who itemize or are self employed
• Property Tax Paid on residents or rental information
• Refund Delay for the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit until February so the IRS can check to see that each child is only on one tax return

AARP Tax-Aide

The AARP Foundation is offering their Tax-Aide service in Sellersburg, New Albany, and Corydon this year. The information for these locations is listed below. You can also use their website to find other Tax-Aide locations. Make sure to bring all of the documents listed on the AARP website!

Check our Tax Help website for more information on finding tax forms and filing your own taxes for free online.

Our Tax Help page has been updated with information about the 2017 tax year, including hours and locations of free tax preparation assistance through AARP and CASI! You can find this page under the Resources menu tab.

Please note that the library does not provide tax forms.