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Changes to Tax Forms at the Library

This year's tax season will be different from past years, due to cost-cutting measures at the IRS and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. These changes are:

• The IRS is NOT sending paper forms or instructions to peoples' homes. You can request the IRS send forms to your house by calling 800-829-3676 after January 1st.
• The state tax booklets this year will only include one copy of the forms - they will NOT include any instructions. The booklets WILL be send to peoples' homes

The library will have reference copies of forms and instructions for patrons to photocopy. Also, all of these forms and instructions will be available online. You can visit the websites below for reference or to print your own copies:

• Massachusetts Department of Revenue Homepage
• Browse State Tax Forms

• Federal IRS Website
• Browse entire Forms/Publications listing

The library will still have a (limited) supply, and we'll do our best to fill everyone's tax form needs.

We do plan on offering the AARP Tax-Aide Volunteer again this year, and will begin taking appointments in mid- to late-January. Please contact the Reference Desk with question, and we, try to help you find the resource you need - but remember, library staff is not qualified to offer tax advice.

2008 Tax Rebate Schedule

Today, May 2nd, 2008, marks the first day that that people will start to receive their Economic Stimulus Payments.

Payments between May 2nd and May 16th will go to filers who chose to receive their payments by direct deposit. Paper checks will be mailed started May 16th and continue through July 11th.

All payment are being made by social security numbers. The IRS has published a complete schedule of payments, and also offer more information on the payments, including an online payment calculator.

In addition, here's some other information on the Economic Stimulus Payment:

• IRS Economic Stimulus Payment Information Center
• AARP's Q & A concerning the payment
• Reuters news article explaining the payment
• An answer to the question, "Is the Economic Stimulus Payment taxable?"
• The Top5 Uses for the payment, from NuWire Investor

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