Tax Information 2016
Federal, State, and City
Federal Tax Forms
Filing deadline is Monday, April 18, 2016!
Introduction
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reducing the number of printed forms and instruction booklets
offered to libraries since there has been an increased popularity of electronic tax filing. Federal tax
forms are no longer mailed to individuals and businesses.
Note: The Affordable Care Act may impact your tax filing. See https://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act
Which tax forms will be available at Cleveland Public Library Main Library and Branches?
The federal tax products Cleveland Public Library is receiving:
-Forms: 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ
-Instruction Booklets: 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ
-Publication 4604 (English/Spanish): Use the Web for IRS Tax Products & Information
-Publication 1132: Reproducible Copies of Federal Tax Forms & Instructions
-*Publication 17: (1 Reference Copy is available at each Branch and the Main Library)
NOTE: Publication 17 can also be downloaded in pdf, html, or as an ebook:
Steps to access Pub 17 online:
1) Go to: https://www.irs.gov/
2) Under Forms and Pubs, select Pub 17
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Ordering IRS Forms
Ordering by Phone
Patrons may call 1-800-Tax-Form (829-3676) to order most current and some past year tax products.
Ordering Online
Patrons may also fill out an online form to order most current and some past year tax products.
Steps to Order Forms Online:
1) Go to: https://www.irs.gov/
2) Select Forms & Pubs
a.
3) Under Browse, click Order Forms & Pubs
a.
4) Select Forms and Publications by U.S. Mail
5) Place your form in the search box near the bottom of the page.
a.
Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) of the IRS
TAS can be reached at 877-777-4778.
The TAS offers free help with IRS problems that you can’t resolve on your own.
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State of Ohio Tax Forms
Ohio Department of Taxation:
State of Ohio tax forms are no longer mailed to individuals and businesses. The Ohio Department of
Taxation is decreasing the number of tax products they send libraries since less than 10% of all printed
returns were actually being filed with the state of Ohio last year.
Cleveland Public Library Main Library and Branches are receiving the major State of Ohio forms and
instruction booklets.
Major Developments in Ohio Tax Form Products this Year:
- The Ohio IT1040, IT1040EZ, and amended IT1040X forms have been consolidated into one Universal
IT1040 Tax Return.
- The Ohio SD 100 and Amended SD 100x school district forms will be merged into one Universal SD
100 Tax Return.
Ohio Department of Taxation, Income Taxpayer Services can be reached at 800-282-1780.
Forms and instructions are available online, too: http://www.tax.ohio.gov/
City Tax Forms
Central Collection Agency (CCA) & RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency)
Central Collection Agency (CCA)
Cleveland Public Library Main Library and Branches are receiving CCA forms.
The city of Cleveland uses the CCA (Central Collection Agency) form.
CCA Phone Numbers: 216-664-2070 or Ohio Toll Free: 800-223-6317
Address: 205 W. Saint Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44113-1503
CCA forms and instructions are available online: http://ccatax.ci.cleveland.oh.us/
Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA)
Cleveland Public Library Main Library located downtown receives RITA forms.
The Cleveland Public Library Branches do not receive RITA forms.
Forms and instructions are available online, too: https://www.ritaohio.com/
Phone Number: 800-860-7482
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Tax Preparation Assistance
Cleveland Public Library
Free tax preparation help is offered at select Cleveland Public Library Branches provided by volunteers
from CCA, AARP, and/or VITA/EITC.
Documents required: Current photo ID, Social Security Cards for taxpayer and all dependents, proof of
current health insurance, last year’s tax return, and W2 and 1099 forms for the 2015 tax year.
Appointments are required.
Ohio Association of Food Banks
Call 800-648-1176 or visit http://ohiobenefits.org/
IRS
To find additional free tax preparation help, go to https://www.irs.gov/ and under “Hot Topics” select
“Get Free Tax Preparation Help.”
Local Cleveland IRS office
Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building
1240 East 9th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44199
216-522-4048 (Live telephone assistance is not provided at this number.)
All visitors must submit to security screening before gaining access to the building and present valid
identification (such as driver’s license or federal ID).
United Way 211/ First Call For Help
Call 2-1-1 if calling within Cuyahoga County.
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