A resource guide to show you where to get tax forms and help.

To help you navigate this sometimes complicated process, we have compiled a list of helpful tax resources.

Many State and Federal 2011 income tax forms and instruction booklets are available at the library. Please call the Central Library at 847-923-3347 to inquire about the types of forms available.

Federal: 1040 | 1040A | 1040EZ | More…
Illinois: IL-1040 | IL-1040 Instr. | More…

e-file

• Free
• Faster refund
• Quick confirmation that your return was received
• Easy to do
• Paper-free IRS e-file options

Tax Assistance Locations

Although the Schaumburg Township District Library does not offer in-house tax assistance. There are many area locations for tax assistance:

VITA, TAP, CEDA and Low Income Tax Preparation Assistance Locations
Illinois Locations List 2012

CEDA Northwest
1300 W Northwest Highway
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
847-392-2332

• January 28 – April 14, 2012
• Saturdays from 8:30-12 PM
• English/Spanish Speaking

Schaumburg Township Tax Assistance with AARP
Schaumburg Township Senior Center
1 Illinois Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL
847-884-0030

• Seniors & Disabled with moderate income
• Must be township resident
• Appointment required
• Federal/state returns
• English speaking
• Tuesdays & Fridays 9-12 PM
• February 01 – April 15, 2012

Elk Grove Park District Senior Center

225 E Elk Grove Blvd

Elk Grove Village, IL

847 364-7224

• February 01 – April 13, 2012
• Wed 8:30am-12:00pm, Fri 8:30am-12:00pm
• Site will be open Thu, April 5 and closed Good Fri, April 6
• Appointment Required

College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL

• Federal/state returns
• English/Spanish speaking
• February 25 – March 31, 2012
• 9-11:30, Saturdays

Tax Resources Online

• AARP
  Offers answers and advice and latest tax information (this site is mainly targeted at people age 50 and over).
• 1040.com
  Offers forms and answers to your tax questions.
• Taxes In-Depth
  Offers answers to tax questions and provides plain and simple explanation of common tax forms, laws, and regulations.
• Yahoo! Finance
  Offers information, answers, and quick tips for doing your taxes.

Check out our current Reading & Viewing Programs

Adult Winter Reading Program

Our winter reading program for adults allows you to qualify for prizes by reaching reading targets. Simply read any 6 books between December 1 and February 29th, and log your books – leave a review! Stop by the Library to receive your prize. Call us at (847) 923-3189 or email us at readersdesk@stdl.org if you have any questions.

Teen Winter Reading Program

Teens is grades 7-12 can read books and fill out book review forms to ‘buy’ prizes and enter drawings. Sign up online or at the Readers’ Services Desk of the Central Library or branch libraries. Questions — call (847) 923-3193 or email teenservices@stdl.org

Youth Services Winter Reading Program

Discover the Art of Reading this winter! Children through age 14 may sign up in the Youth Services Department, at the branches or online. Readers should read for twelve hours, and non-readers should have 20 books read to them. Prizes will be distributed from Dec. 15-Feb. 29. Each child who completes the program will receive a prize from the library and be entered in drawings for bonus prizes. We reserve the right to substitute incentives. Call (847) 923-3439 with questions.

Adult Winter Viewing Program

To help celebrate the library’s upcoming 50th anniversary, the winter viewing program asks you to take a trip through the decades. Rules: watch 10 movies, 2 from each decade, either made in or set in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. After watching 5 movies come to the AV Information Desk or either of the branch libraries to receive a prize. When you have finished watching 10 movies you will be entered in a drawing for a Blu-Ray player. This program is for adults 17 or older and runs from Dec. 1-Feb. 29. Call (847) 923-3182 with questions.