Tax Resources
Free In–Person Tax Help
Tax help is offered by these agencies:
- ACORN 809 Center St. Lansing MI 48906 Call 517-485-2627
- Capital Area Community Services 1301 Rensen Lansing MI 48910 Call 517-393-7077
Tax Rebate Information
Where is My Check? Track your own check or view the general schedule.
The deadline to file for just the tax rebate is October 15 2008. If you already filed a 2007 tax return no other action is necessary. People of low income who normally do not file a tax return MUST FILE in order to get the rebate. If you qualify, all you need to do is fill out Form 1040A in a few places.
Go here to get
the Stimulus Package. The Downtown Library has free forms to file for
the rebate.
The
IRS site has more information on the rebate.
Free Tax Forms at the Library
The Downtown Library keeps limited forms throughout the year. Call 517-367-6346 to see if we have the form you need.
Tax Forms to Print from the Internet
- Federal Forms and Publications Current Year
- Federal Forms and Publications Prior Years
- Michigan Tax Forms
- Lansing Tax Forms
- Tax Forms for Michigan Cities
- Tax Forms from Other States
Michigan Home Heating Credit
The deadline to file is September 30, 2008. The Downtown Library keeps these forms. Also available here.
Tax Assistance Telephone Numbers
- Federal:
TeleTax: 1-800-829-4477 (Recorded Information) Live Telephone Assistance: 1-800-829-1040 For people with hearing impairments: 1-800-829-4059 (TDD). Order tax forms and publications: 1-800-829-3676 - Michigan:
Income Tax Refund Status/Telehelp/Order forms: 1-800-827-4000 TTY: (517)636-4999 (Deaf /Hearing or Speech Impaired Only) - Lansing:
(517)483-4114
Tax Assistance Websites
e-Filing
- You can e-file forms at the library but staff CANNOT ASSIST you. Time restrictions apply on library computers. You cannot use tax product CD's on library computers, you must work from e-file web sites only.
- Federal e-file information
- Michigan e-file information
Tax Tips
Money Back in Michigan – Tips on tax credits and deductions for low
and moderate-income households.
You earned it, you keep it! –
Help with the Earned Income Tax Credit and free online tax filing in
English and Spanish

