About IRS Tax Forms
When tax time arrives, consumers look for tax forms, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) publications, or just a bit of last minute help to make filing easier and more accurate. The IRS is working hard to make access to these forms easier for taxpayers, whether online or at venues in your neighborhood.
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IRS Tax Forms Online
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The IRS maintains a growing catalog of forms and publications that taxpayers may view, fill in and print out online. These forms are sorted by form number, topic, and also by year (see Resources).
Fill-In Forms Online
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Several IRS tax forms are available online via the fill-in option. Taxpayers must remember that these forms do not offer computerized calculation services; this places the burden of adding, subtracting and double checking figures on the computer user. When a taxpayer finishes filling in the online IRS tax forms, she must check for accuracy and then print them out for filing. They cannot be e-filed from the computer.
Information Only IRS Forms
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Although accessible online, some IRS tax forms are not intended for printing out and instead are simply available to provide information to tax payers. Some require special paper while others must be printed in such a manner as to be machine readable. Examples of information only forms that are available online are the forms W-2, W-3, 1096 and also 8109-B.
IRS Tax Form DVD
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Professionals who need access to a wide array of tax forms in large quantities may order Publication 1796. This is actually a DVD of current and past year forms, snippets of the revenue code, an exhaustive listing of frequently asked questions and also email support. The cost is $30 + $5 shipping (see Resources).
Community Based Outlet Program
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Taxpayers who rely on pre-printed tax forms for their filing may find them at community based outlet program participants. These venues vary by neighborhood, but they always include post offices, libraries and also IRS walk-in offices that are also known as taxpayer assistance centers. Visit the local office search site to find the one nearest you (see Resources). In some cases, IRS tax forms may also be available at office supply stores, local government offices, credit unions and even grocery stores.
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