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Federal Income Tax Forms and Information
Income Tax Form Help
Maryland Income Tax Forms and Information
Other Baltimore
County and Maryland Taxes
Other States' Tax Forms
Property
Assessment
General Resources
Available at Baltimore County Public Library
(local interest)
Pick up some basic Maryland and federal income tax forms at the library. Locations and hours. Available from January until April 15.
Reproducible Maryland and federal income tax forms for the current tax year are also available to be photocopied. Some libraries also have a limited range of forms for past years. Call your local library for details. The charge to photocopy these forms is 15 cents per page. If a particular form cannot be located, please ask for help at the Information Desk.
Our libraries have reference and circulating books to help with preparing
either personal or business
income tax forms. For a list of material owned search the
Baltimore County Public Library catalog. Type
in "tax", "income tax" or other appropriate keyword.
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Baltimore County Department of Aging Tax Aide Counseling (local
interest)
Free
assistance
is
available to low and middle-income taxpayers age
60 or older
for basic federal and Maryland personal income tax forms as well as
homeowners' and renters' tax credit applications
at senior centers and other sites
throughout Baltimore County from February through April 15. Appointments are
required at most locations. Call the Senior Information and Assistance
line at 410-887-2594
( TTY -
410-887-3787 ) to set up an
appointment at a local senior center.
Community College of Baltimore County (local interest)
If you need help filing your federal and Maryland income tax returns, CCBC
through the Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (
VITA ) Program will offer free tax help for low-to-moderate income people.
No appointment is needed, but returns will be processed on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Income Tax Assistance (local
interest)
Volunteers from AARP provide help with filling out basic income tax forms.
Arbutus Branch
1581 Sulphur Spring Road
Suite 105
Arbutus, Maryland 21227
410-887-1451
Saturdays only from February 6 - April 10. Call Arbutus to schedule
appointments beginning on January 4.
Catonsville Branch
1100 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410-887-0951
Wednesdays only from February 17 through April 14. Call Catonsville to
register.
Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Office
(local interest)
Federal Tax Return Preparation available if you qualify
[PDF] for the Earned Income Tax Credit or your income is less than $40,000.
Visit a
Taxpayer Assistance Center for an appointment. If a same day appointment
is not available, a future appointment will be made within 5 business days.
Other services provided
The Taxpayer Assistance Center also offers personal tax help when you believe your tax issue cannot be handled online or by phone, and you want face-to-face assistance. If you need to resolve a tax problem or have questions about how the tax law applies to your individual tax return visit a Taxpayer Assistance Center. No appointment is necessary.
Maryland Volunteer Lawyer's Service
(local interest)
Call 410-547-6537, Monday to Thursday, 9 a m
to1 p m
Volunteers assist in preparation of
income tax
returns for low-income individuals. Member attorneys volunteer to provide free
legal services on matters involving tax
disputes with the Internal Revenue Service, tax audits, or back taxes.
PL General Services
(local interest)
1740 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore Maryland 21231.
Call 410-675-5335.
Spanish to English and English to Spanish federal or state income tax assistance
available during the tax season. Hours are flexible. Appointment needed. Fee charged
based on service provided.
Tax-Aide Program
by AARP
Offers free volunteer-run federal tax
assistance from February 1 through the middle of April
for low and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and
over.
Sites are operated on an
appointment basis; check the site locator for contact information and hours
of operation. To locate the nearest Tax-Aide
site, visit the web site or call 1-888-227-7669.
Offers
online federal
tax counseling year round.
Taxpayer Service Offices: Comptroller of Maryland (local interest)
Prepares your Maryland state income tax return and electronically
files it free of charge. To take advantage of this service, bring your
completed federal return, all W 2 statements and supporting
documents, such as 1099 statements, and a picture identification with you. No
appointment is necessary. Assistance is available Monday through Friday, 8 a m to
5 p m. You can also e mail your Maryland income tax questions to
taxhelp@comp.state.md.us
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program ( VITA )
by Internal Revenue Service
Offers free tax help to low to moderate-income ( generally, $40,000 and
below ) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers
sponsored by various organizations prepare basic tax returns in communities
across the country. VITA sites are generally located at community and
neighborhood centers, schools, shopping malls, and other
convenient locations. Most locations also offer free electronic filing. To
locate the nearest VITA site, call 1-800-829-1040.
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Federal
Income Tax Forms and Information
Federal Forms and Publications
| Federal Tax Information and
Assistance
Federal Forms and Publications
To order Federal forms, instructions and publications:
Internal Revenue Service Forms and Publications are available online.
Where to send completed
federal individual and business forms
Address depends on state and type of return being filed.
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Federal Tax Information and Assistance
Ask the Internal Revenue Service your tax question:
Internal Revenue Service Home Page
Information for individuals and businesses and
access to forms, instructions and publications.
Small Business Taxes
by Business.gov
Official link to tax information created by the United States government for
businesses. Assists businesses in meeting their tax responsibilities by
linking to forms, information, programs and services.
United States Internal
Revenue Code
from the Legal Information Institute, Cornell University Law School
Searchable access to the Internal Revenue Code.
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Maryland Income Tax Forms and Information
Maryland Forms and Publications
| Maryland Tax
Information and Assistance
Maryland Forms and Publications (local interest)
To order Maryland income forms and instructions:
Maryland income tax forms can be picked up at:
Baltimore County Public Library (local interest)
Comptroller of Maryland Taxpayer Service Office (local interest)
Maryland income tax forms are available online:
Send
completed Maryland
Income Tax Forms to:
Comptroller of Maryland, Revenue Administration Division, Annapolis, MD
21411-0001
(local interest)
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Maryland Tax
Information and Assistance (local interest)
Help with your Maryland tax questions is available:
Baltimore City Office
301 West Preston Street, Room 206
Baltimore, Maryland
410-767-1995
Towson Office
300 East Joppa Road, Hampton Plaza Level 1A
Towson Maryland
410-321-2306
Comptroller
of Maryland
(local interest)
The principle duty of this
office is to collect taxes. The website provides information and services
on all state taxes including income taxes, undeliverable refund checks,
and more.
Other Baltimore County and Maryland Taxes
Baltimore County and State Business Tax Rates (local interest)
from Baltimore County Department of Economic Development
Baltimore County Office of Budget and Finance
(local interest)
Property tax bills are issued on July 1 each year by Baltimore County. This
site has
taxpayer's information on available tax credits, tax sales on
property, explanation of tax bills, payment options, and more.
Baltimore County Historic Tax Credit (local interest)
Baltimore County Natural Disaster Tax Credit [PDF]
(local interest)
The
Natural Disaster property tax credit is applied when the County declares
that a natural disaster has occurred.
Comptroller of Maryland
(local interest)
Find out about personal and business, estate, sales and use taxes. Many
online services available for filing personal and business taxes and finding
unclaimed property.
County Tax Rates
(local interest)
from Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation
Current and prior years' property tax rate in each county, transfer and
recordation tax rates.
Heritage Preservation Tax
Credit Program (local interest)
administered by the Maryland Historical Trust
Federal, state and local tax credit information for historic rehabilitation
of a certified heritage structure.
Homeowners' and Renters' Tax Credits
(local interest)
through the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation
Information and application forms to help low income homeowners and renters
to limit the amount that they must pay in property taxes. An application is routinely sent to homeowners who
were recipients of a tax credit in the previous year. Applications can be
downloaded using the link above or are available as of February each
year at the
local assessment offices
and at
Baltimore County Public Library, or by calling the Tax Credits Telephone
Service at 410-767-4433 (Baltimore Area) or 1-800-944-7403 (Toll Free).
E mail a request for an application to: Taxcredits Division
taxcreditapp@dat.state.md.us
Maryland Business Taxes (local interest)
by Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
Tax rates for many common business taxes are summarized on this web site.
Maryland Tax and
Assessments Information
(local interest)
by the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation
Access to forms, rates, assessment information for private property owners
and for personal property of businesses, the assessment appeals process, and
more.
Maryland Tax
Credit and Exemption Information
(local interest)
by the Maryland State Department of
Assessment and Taxation
Includes Homeowners' and Renters' tax credit information and forms.
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Federation of Tax Administrators
Links to state tax agency websites and gives comparisons of state tax rates.
Also state tax
rates compared.
Guide to State Income Tax Forms
by
Louisiana State University
Mega site for taxes.
Maryland
State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) (local interest)
Property tax bills are issued in
July through August of each year by the 24 counties, including Baltimore City, and
the 155 incorporated municipalities or cities in Maryland. The amount of the
tax bill is determined by two factors: the assessment and the property
tax rate. Assessments are based on the fair market value of the property and
are issued by the Department of Assessments and Taxation, an agency of State
government. Property tax rates are set by each unit of government, the
State, counties, and cities.
H and R Block Tax
Tips
Includes tax preparation resources, tax law changes, tax calculators and
more.
Income Tax Preparation
by Internet Public Library
An excellent guide that provides information and assistance about the United
States income
tax preparation process. Links to resources with extensive information and
advice about taxes, both in print and on the Internet. This site has a range
of information, including tax basics, the latest tax law changes, Internal
Revenue Service ( I R S ) forms and publications, tips for reducing income
tax, and tax planning advice.
J.K
Lasser
Provides tax tips and resources.
Maryland Association of
Certified Public Accountants
(local interest)
Provides tax tips and tools and latest tax news for public and small
businesses. Find a
C P A as well.
Tax, Accounting and Payroll Sites
Directory
by TaxSites.com
A comprehensive directory.
1040.com
Online tax resource with
information, news, and tax forms.
TurboTax Free Tax
Calculators and Tax Tips
Provides tax tips and resources.
Yahoo Finance: Taxes
Find federal and state forms, tax tips and
guides on many tax topics.
Baltimore County Public Library does not provide tax advice. Information and links are offered
only as a convenience and Baltimore County Public Library is not responsible for content.
This page is provided by the Baltimore County Public Library, Towson, Maryland USA.
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23 December 2009.
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