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Tax Resources 2021
The Metropolitan Library System is here to help make this tax season a little less stressful!
Check out our Income Tax Resources page for access to:
Free online filing options Printable federal and state tax forms for 2020Visit any Me...
Income Tax Forms
All Metropolitan Libraries provide the ability for you to download and print state and federal tax forms for free. Metropolitan Library System staff can assist you in locating the forms you need.
Free File Options & Tax Help
There are several options for electronically filing your taxes. If you meet certain criteria, a number of sites offer free preparation and electronic filing of state and/or federal returns. The full list of free online filing resources is on this page but we have compiled a condensed list of popular and recommended sites and the criteria needed to file taxes for free.
Deadlines
Featured eFile Sponsor - OnlineTaxes
- FREE federal and state return if your income in 2020 was $72,000 or less
- Easy Q&A guidance to fill out the 1040 form
- No age restrictions
- EFile service for federal and Oklahoma returns
- Supports Form 1040NR
- View and print tax returns
Getting Started
The First Step: To e-file your 2020 tax return, you must verify your identity with your Adjusted Gross Income from your 2019 tax return.
Need Help with OnlineTaxes?
- Do you have any questions about your return? Our certified tax coaches can help!
- Contact us via Email: zharjo@mcn-nsn.gov
- Assistors will be answering questions Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 – 6:00, Friday 8:00 – 5:00
- Responses provided within 24 hours operation days
Visit Online Taxes
1040Now
Criteria:
- Annual Gross Income $32,000 or less
- You live in Oklahoma
Free Service:
- Free Federal online tax return for those who meet criteria.
- Free State online tax return for those who meet criteria.
Free File
Criteria:
- Everyone is eligible for Free File.
- Those who make less than $72,000 a year can use a Free File sponsored company. Each have their own list of criteria to receive free Federal filing.
Free Service:
- Free Federal return for everyone.
- Criteria used to match you with appropriate Free File format.
H&R Block
Free Service:
- Free Federal online tax return for everyone with their Free Online version.
- Free State online tax return for everyone with their Free Online version.
TaxAct
Free Service:
- Free Federal online tax return for everyone with their Free version.
- Free State online tax return for everyone with their Free version.
TaxSlayer
Free Service:
- Free Federal online tax return for everyone with their Simply Free version.
- Free State online tax return for everyone with their Simply Free version.
TurboTax
Free Service:
- Free Federal online tax return for everyone with their Free Edition.
- Free State online tax return for everyone with their Free Edition.
IRS Tax Help
- Telephone Assistance for Individuals: 1-800-829-1040. M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (your local time)
- Telephone Assistance for Businesses: 1-800-829-4933 [same times as above]
- Telephone Assistance Information
Oklahoma Tax Help
- Telephone Assistance: 405-521-3160
- Additional Contact Information
AARP Tax-Aide
AARP Tax-Aide provides tax assistance free of charge to anyone, with a special focus on taxpayers who are 50 or older or who have low to moderate income. See the full list and find the location closest to you. AARP Tax-Aide is provided by a network of volunteers on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Information Needed for AARP Tax Assistance
- Proof of identification (photo ID)
- Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents
- An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number
- Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN
- Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
- Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
- Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received
- A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
- Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check
- To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
- Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number
- Forms 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements
- Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable
VITA Help
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $57,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. If you do not see a location in your immediate area, please call the VITA Site Locator number at 1-800-906-9887 to find a site closest to you. View Participating VITA Sites in Oklahoma.
- Information Needed for VITA Tax Assistance
- Proof of identification (photo ID)
- Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents
- An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number
- Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN
- Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
- Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
- Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received
- A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
- Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check
- To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
- Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number
- Forms 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements
- Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable