2025 Income Tax Forms and Information
The Mount Prospect Public Library has many commonly used federal and state income tax forms available for distribution. Additionally, assistance with printing/photocopying of other forms and publications can be obtained by request at the Research Services Desk on the second floor.
For taxes to be filed in 2026
Federal
- Internal Revenue Service (www.irs.gov) | 1-800-829-1040 (Individual assistance) | 1-800-829-4933 (business) | 1-800-829-1954 (Automated Refund Information)
- Forms, instructions and publications (for forms to be sent to you: 1-800-TAX-FORM)
- Tax forms for businesses
- IRS Free File: to file electronically
- Free tax preparation assistance from the IRS
- Previous years tax forms and instructions
- Where to send your completed paper forms
State of Illinois
- Illinois Department of Revenue
- Tax forms and publications
- Individual income tax forms
- MyTaxIllinois: to file electronically
- Where to send your completed paper forms
Other
Tax Preparation Assistance
IRS office
5100 River Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176
847-737-6688
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To make an appointment: 844-545-5640
Illinois Department of Revenue Office
Suburban North Regional Building
9511 Harrison Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016-1563
847-294-4200
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Offers free tax help to people who make low to moderate income; who are 60 years of age and older; and for those with limited English—speaking skills who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Sites also provide access to computers for online filing. Appointments are required. Learn more about VITA and find the nearest location.
IRS Free File program provides free tax preparation software and electronic filing to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $84,000 or less. Some offer the program in Spanish and also offer state returns for free.
Community Organizations
AARP Tax-Aide
Call for an appointment 888-687-2277 (Must be 50 years of age and older.)
Village of Mount Prospect
50 S. Emerson St, Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect Human Services Department provides free income tax assistance. Trained AARP volunteer counselors will assist in preparing federal and state tax forms. In-person and virtual appointments are available in February 12 – April 14 on assorted Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is no age limit. For information or to make an appointment, call the Human Services Department at 847-870-5680.
Wheeling Township
1616 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights
Free tax assistance for seniors will be provided by trained AARP tax counselors. Wheeling Township offers in-person tax appointments Friday mornings beginning February 6th to Friday April 10th. Clients must stop by the office to pick up their packet of information, which must be completed before their appointment. Residents can call 847-259-7730 for more information and to make an appointment.
GENCenter (Formerly Frisbie Senior Center)
52 E. Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines
Call 847-768-5944 for information and an appointment to meet with an AARP tax counselor. Appointments are required and are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning February 10th through April 15th
Prospect Heights Public Library
12 Elm St, Prospect Heights
IRS-Certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. To qualify taxpayers must have an income of $67, 000 or less, or be disabled, or English is a second language. Tax preparers need paper printouts of supporting documents. Please see Adult Service Desk for help with printing before your appointment time. Please register for a one-hour appointment at www.phpl.info or call 847-259-3500.
Center of Concern
1665 Elk Blvd, Des Plaines
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax preparation help to individuals who are age 60 and older as well as people with low household incomes. Tax return preparation assistance is provided to taxpayers during the normal period for filing Federal income tax returns which is from January 15th to April 15th each year. However, the program provides quality tax assistance year-round. For more information call 847-823-0453.
