Click on the link below for:
File taxes electronically.
https://www.myfreetaxes.com/ - United Way and H&R Block have partnered to provide this free online tax preparation for simple tax returns, generally only W-2’s.
https://www.irs.gov/filing/e-file-options -electronic filing options for individual taxpayers.
You can get more time to file your tax return – but make your tax payment by the April due date.
Telephone Assistance for Individuals:
Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Telephone Assistance for people with hearing impairments:
Toll-Free 1-800-829-4059 (TDD)
IRS Website Help Desk:
https://www.irs.gov/help/navigate-irsgov
For questions about the IRS website only, they will not answer tax preparation questions at this number.
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Tax Forms are available
San Antonio Public Libraries
SAPL is offering Contact-Free pickup for the Tax Forms.
All SAPL branches and the Central Library are offering contact-free pickup except for the Kampmann Library Portal at the Briscoe Museum. The Potranco Holds Locker is not an option for use at this time. (McCreless and Memorial have adjusted hours and services during renovation; San Pedro and Forest Hills will be closed during renovation).
First step: Place a form on hold by calling your local library branch.
Second step: Pick up the form. Visit your library location to pick-up your held form. Upon arrival, call your library and provide your name. Library staff will then bring the form outside and place it on a table next to the entrance.
Hours for Contact-Free Pickup at all locations (except for McCreless, Memorial, Forest Hills and San Pedro*) are:
Tuesday 12PM - 7PM and
Wednesday - Saturday 10AM - 5PM
*For McCreless, Memorial, Forest Hills and San Pedro please see https://guides.mysapl.org/covid-19/how-to
Order Forms & Publications online at https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/forms-and-publications-by-us-mail
or by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time, M-F (Except Alaska and Hawaii, Pacific Time)
1099s
To order these instructions and additional forms, go to www.irs.gov/Form1099NEC or www.irs.gov/Form1099MISC or by by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676), an IRS provided toll-free number.
Office Depot Stores have a limited supply of 1099s for purchase. Please call for pricing and availability before heading to your nearest store.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
For Income $55,000 or less, get your taxes done for free.
In the spirit of community health and safety, the VITA San Antonio Coalition
is supporting the preparation of tax returns with Virtual- Drop off or Email-Zoom as follows:
English: https://youtu.be/PawlBut1WSw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/-PcOTugYB9k
For VITA location and hours, please call 211 or use the interactive map at https://vitasa.org/
*Please click on a location for the hours of operation. Some locations may have already closed for the season.
MILTAX: TAX SERVICES FOR THE MILITARY
MilTax free tax services include tax prep and e-filing software and personalized support that address the realities of military life – deployments, combat and training pay, housing and rentals, multistate filings, living OCONUS and more. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/tax-resource-center/miltax-military-tax-services/
AARP
To find an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site in your community during the tax season, call our toll-free number at 888-AARP-NOW (888-227-7669) or visit AARP.org/taxaide.
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center
8122 Datapoint Drive Suite 210
San Antonio, TX 78229
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
To make an appointment call 1-844-545-5640
Services Provided by appointment:
*Does not accept cash payments
Source: IRS website
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