Tax Information

Paper 1040 and 1040-SR forms and instructions booklets are available at the library.

State tax forms are not available at the library. For paper forms, contact the Kansas Taxpayer Assistance Center at (785) 368-8222.

While many tax forms can be printed from the IRS website, employer returns such as W-2 and information returns such as 1099-MISC must be ordered from the IRS. Please consult the following information for access to additional forms and tax assistance.

• February 12, 2021: The IRS begins accepting tax returns

• April 15, 2021 May 17, 2021: Tax return filing deadline

Federal tax forms, instruction booklets and supplemental forms are available online at www.irs.gov/forms-instructions or can be requested at 1-800-829-3676.

IRS Frequently Asked Questions

Local IRS Offices:

• Topeka Office:
  (785) 235-3053, M-F 8:30am-4:30pm (closed 12:30-1:30pm)
  120 S.E. Sixth Ave., Topeka, KS 66603
• Overland Park Office:
  (816) 966-2840, M-F 9am-4:30pm (closed 12:30-1:30pm)
  6717 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66202

Note: Taxpayer Assistance Centers are currently operating by appointment. Call (844) 545-5640 to schedule an appointment.

Telephone assistance for individuals: Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040; M-F 7am-7pm

To order forms by mail: 1-800-829-3676 or http://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/order-products

File online:

• • Free File: Do Your Federal Taxes for Free
  • www.myfreetaxes.com: A partnership between United Way and H&R Block to provide free online tax filing for those with incomes of $60,000 or less

Kansas State Tax Forms and Publications: https://www.ksrevenue.org/forms-ii.html

Kansas Taxpayer Assistance Center: (785) 368-8222, kdor_tac@ks.gov

Scott State Office Building, 120 S.E. 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66612

• File electronically: https://www.ksrevenue.org/iiwebfile.html
• Additional contact information: https://www.ksrevenue.org/taxcontact.html
• Kansas Tax Form Requests: leave a voicemail at (785) 296-4937, or email kdor_tac@ks.gov
• Schedule an in-person Taxpayer Assistance Center visit: https://www.ksrevenue.org/press/2021/pr02172021.html, opens a new window

Some VITA tax preparation services are available by in-person or Zoom appointment this filing season.

Catholic Charities VITA Program

1525 West 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66044

• Available to households with income $56,000 or less in 2020
• Appointments available Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-3pm, February 11th – April 7th
  • All appointment slots are now full
• Call (785) 856-2694 to schedule an appointment

Kansas Tax-Aide (AARP Foundation Tax-Aide)

1501 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS (& more locations around KS)

• Available to anyone, with emphasis on those ages 50 and older
• Call (785) 691-9737 to schedule an appointment
  • All appointment slots are now full
• Appointments begin on Mon, February 3rd and will take place Mon-Thurs afternoons and Saturday mornings
• Lawrence AARP site will offer self-service tax preparation
• Questions about non-appointment-related issues? Leave a message with the AARP Tax-Aide Voicemail for Douglas, Jefferson, & Franklin counties: (785) 813-1136

KU Law & Legal Services for Students VITA

• Available to households with income less than $56,000 in 2020
• Schedule an appointment through Sign-Up Genius: https://bit.ly/3qVIY6y
  • Appointments available until April 24th
• Appointments are conducted via Zoom; a computer and internet connection is required. If you do not have regular access to a computer or Wi-Fi, email eref@lplks.org or call (785) 843-3833 for assistance booking the public library's private "Zoom room."
• Questions or problems? Contact the VITA office: email vita@ku.edu or call (785) 864-9227

What to Bring to Your VITA Tax Appointment

• Previous year's tax return(s)
• Social Security cards
• Government-issued photo ID for each taxpayer
• Bank account information for direct deposit
• W-2 forms for all jobs worked in 2020
• 1099 forms for other income, if any
• 1095 forms if you purchased health insurance through the Marketplace
• Dependent care provider information: name, address, and tax ID number
• 1098 forms for education expenses

Due to the constraints on VITA services in 2021, taxpayers are encouraged to try out the IRS Free File site (https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/opens a new window).

Other free online options include:

MyFreeTaxes (United Way and H&R Block)

• Available to households with income less than $60,000 in 2020
• Includes both State and Federal filing, as well as any type of filing including self-employment, contract labor, investment income, etc.
• FAQ: MyFreeTaxes.com/support

GetYourRefund.org (available in English and Spanish)

• National non-profit service that connects you with IRS-certified VITA professionals for free
• Available to households with income less than $66,000 in 2020
• 2-3 business days after you begin the process on GetYourRefund.org, a tax specialist will call you to help you file
• FAQ: getyourrefund.org/en/faq