Looking for copies of federal, state, or local tax forms? Need tax planning guides? The Library has a wide range of resources that can help answer these questions—and more.
Tax Forms
Main Library
The Information and Reference Department has current copies of many federal individual tax forms, either for free distribution or for photocopying. In addition to federal forms, the department distributes State of Ohio tax forms. City of Cincinnati tax forms are available for customers to photocopy. Most tax forms are for individuals, but selected forms for corporations, small businesses, and non-profit organizations are also available.
The complete U.S. Internal Revenue Code is located in Title 26 of the United States Code. It is available in a paper copy in the Information and Reference Department. The IRS Code is also available online. Internal Revenue Service regulations under Title 26 (Code of Federal Regulations) are also available in paper in the Information and Reference Department and on the IRS web page
Branches
During tax season, selected copies of current tax forms are available for both reproduction and free distribution at all branch libraries.
Customers may also use the free Internet access at all 41 library locations to access all federal, state, and local tax forms and publications available online. Additional tax websites are listed in the Taxes subject area of the Library’s Government Resources webpage.
Free Tax Assistance
AARP Service
The Library offers free tax assistance from American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) volunteers. The AARP service takes place on Fridays from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. from January 27 –April 13 in Room 2A of the Main Library. The service is for taxpayers 50 and over. For these taxpayers, volunteers will also assist in State of Ohio returns. Returns prepared by AARP volunteeers are filed electronically.
AARP tax assistance is by appointment only. For details or to schedule an appointment, contact the Information and Reference Department at 513-369-6900. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Questions?
Call (513-369-6900) or email the Information and Reference Department and a librarian will be happy to assist you!