I need help Filing my Taxes for 2024. Where can I get info and help?
Answer
Queens Public Library is once again offering FREE in-person tax counseling sessions for New Yorkers at several QPL locations from February 1 - April 11.
Urban Upbound- Queens Public Library at Jamaica (Central Library, Teen Conference Room)
Fridays-Feb 7, 14, 21,28, Mar 1, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 from 10a.m. to 5p.m
Saturdays- Feb 1, 8,15,22, Mar 1,8,15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 from 10a.m. to 4p.m- Assistance available in English only
You must preregister and schedule an appointment. Call 718-784-0877, press 1 for English(or Chinese)or press 2 for Spanish then ext 7
Last appointment taken one hour before scheduled end time.
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance-Queens Public Library at Jamaica (Central Library, Teen Conference Room)
Fridays from 10a.m to 5p.m.
Fridays:February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11- Assistance available in English, Urdu/Bengali, Chinese
You must pre register and schedule and schedule an appointment.
To schedule a tax assistance appointment, visit Tax Payer Assistance Program Last appointment taken one hour before the scheduled end time. Schedules are subject to change.
Note: When you book appointment with NYS Dept. of Taxation & Finance, the top of their page indicates that tax help is Virtual, but it's actually "In Person." Scroll down to where it says "TAP Queens Public Library" and fill out the appointment request.
The following essential documents are required to prepare your taxes, and must be brought to any in-person tax counseling session. Please read our Tax Help Brochure to learn about any additional documents that may apply to you.
- Government issued picture ID
- Driver’s or non-driver’s license required for NY State tax return
- Social Security cards or ITIN documents for everyone listed on your tax return
- Copy of last year’s tax return (if you filed)
Internal Revenue Service TAX DAY is Tuesday, April 15, 202
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Federal
www.irs.gov/forms-instructions
New York State
www.tax.ny.gov/forms/income_cur_forms.htm
Federal
Main Number: (800) 829-1040
www.irs.gov/help/telephone-assistance
New York State Phone Numbers
Main Number: (518) 457-5181
www.tax.ny.gov/help/contact/contactus-ind.htm
Local Taxpayer Assistance Center - Call (844) 545-5640 to make an appointment [Live or Virtual]
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm **Extended hours Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. from 1/23 to 4/16 **
Queens Location - 57-07 Junction Blvd., Elmhurst, NY 11373 (347) 665-0171
Please call us if you would like to request the latest editions of the popular J.K. Lasser's Tax Guides. Provide the librarian with the Bib ID number and let them know you want to request the 2025 ed. We have provided ISBNs for these titles as well, in case you wish to purchase them.
J.K. Lasser's Tax Preparation 2025 Bib ID: 193551 (ISSN: 0895-1675)
J.K. Lasser's Small Business Tax Preparation Bib ID: 407360 (ISSN# 1552-6631)
Q: Does the library have paper copies of Tax Forms and Instruction Booklets?
We have received the federal tax forms and instructions for 1040 and 1040 S.R- They can be found on the table to the left as you enter the front door
We are currently awaiting the 2024 NYS forms. When they arrive we will put them out
Federal tax forms can be printed out from Federal Tax Forms or you can ask the Librarian at the desk to print out tax forms for you. Forms with Instructions can be printed out from https://www.tax.ny.gov/forms/
If you need other forms printed out, you can request these from your local librarians, within reason (for example, Instructions cannot be printed due to their size). Or, with a valid library card, you can sign up for a PC to print 20 pages at the Cyber Center.
Q: Where can I find answers to my additional questions?