Useful Websites
Tax Preparation
Resources to help you with your state and federal income taxes.
Connecticut State Taxes
myconneCT from the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS)
File your Connecticut state taxes online for free.
Forms and Publications by U.S. Mail
Order state tax forms by mail.
Forms, Instructions & Publications from the CT DRS
Find state tax forms, instructions, schedules, and more, directly from the DRS. Includes this year and prior year.
Video Assistance
The Connecticut Department of Revenue (DRS) offers assistance via video conference. Taxpayers can schedule an appointment to receive DRS tax assistance from a trained DRS professional during normal business hours. To schedule an appointment, contact the DRS Taxpayer Service Center at 860-297-5770 (you may leave a voicemail). Taxpayers should be prepared with the pertinent tax information before contacting DRS to ensure an efficient customer service outcome. Please also speak with a librarian if you’d like to use the library’s video conferencing computer during library hours.
Federal Taxes
IRS Free File from the IRS
Prepare and file your federal individual income tax return for free using tax-preparation-and-filing software.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Find federal tax forms and instructions, file taxes, and look up refunds, credits, and deductions.
Forms and Publications by U.S. Mail
Order federal tax forms by mail.
Forms, Instructions & Publications from the IRS
Find federal tax forms, instructions, schedules, and more, directly from the IRS. Includes this year and prior year.
- 1040 Form
- 1040 Instructions
- 1040 Tax Table from Instructions
- 1040-SR Tax Return for Seniors
- 1040-ES Estimated Tax for Individuals
- 1040 Schedules
AARP Tax-Aide
AARP Tax-Aide provides free income tax preparation assistance for low and middle-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 50 and older.
The Library hosts AARP Tax Aide volunteers starting in January, by appointment only. For more information about this year’s Tax Aide, visit the library’s Tax Aide page.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Locator
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
The VITA program is for individuals who generally make $57,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Also, individuals who are self-employed should have business expenses less than $25,000, and individuals should not have income from a rental property.
Free Online Tax Prep
myconneCT from the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS)
File your Connecticut state taxes online for free.
IRS Free File from the IRS
Prepare and file your federal individual income tax return for free using tax-preparation-and-filing software.
Tax Prep Questions
IRS Interactive Tax Assistant
Questions about your taxes? Based on your input, the assistant can determine if you need to file a tax return, your filing status, if you can claim a dependent, if the type of income you have is taxable, if you’re eligible to claim a credit, or if you can deduct expenses. Get answers to questions like: