CT and Federal Tax Forms and Assistance

Start here for Federal forms, instructions & publications

Start here for Connecticut forms, instructions & publications

The Library has copies of the Federal 1040 and 1040 SR tax forms and instruction booklets ON ORDER for 2025.

There will not be any Connecticut State tax forms distributed this year. We can print copies of CT tax forms and instruction booklets from the  Department of Revenue Services website (CT DRS) Printing fees will apply to the instruction booklet only. You can request a U.S. mailed copy of a Connecticut tax form or publication from the CT DRS. You can also call the CT DRS, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 860-297-5962 to order forms by U.S. mail.

Department of Revenue Services

• DRS Assistance at Taxpayers’ Fingertips
  The DRS website has the answer to many state tax questions, including a Frequently Asked Questions page. Taxpayers are also encouraged to call or email DRS with questions specific to their situation. The fastest and easiest way to access state tax forms and instructions is from the DRS website, where these resources can be downloaded and printed.
• Secure Videoconferencing
  DRS now offers remote assistance, where taxpayers can schedule an appointment and receive real-time DRS tax assistance from the comfort of their own homes, from a trained DRS professional during normal business hours, via the online Microsoft Teams platform. To schedule an appointment, contact the DRS Taxpayer Service Center at 860-297-5770 (you may leave a voicemail).

Free Tax Assistance

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free help in preparing & filing state and federal income tax returns, for those in need, including:

• People who generally make $67,000 or less
• Persons with disabilities; and
• Limited English-speaking taxpayers

Internal Revenue Services

• • While the IRS manages the VITA program, the VITA sites are operated by IRS partners and staffed by volunteers who want to make a difference in their communities. The IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.
  • VITA services are not only free, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. All VITA volunteers who prepare returns must take and pass tax law training that meets or exceeds IRS standards. This training includes maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all taxpayer information. In addition to requiring volunteers to certify their knowledge of the tax laws, the IRS requires a quality review check for every return prepared at a VITA site prior to filing.

All returns will be completed virtually by IRS-certified preparers working remotely. The Library will help clients with scanning their documents (including last year’s income tax return(s) and any forms showing income and potential deductions), which will then be used to prepare tax returns by VITA volunteers, working remotely. Clients must have a valid email address to send and receive tax documents. The Library will not email client documents to the volunteer tax preparers.

For more details, please call either the Atwater or Smith Library. Those interested in having their taxes prepared and filed through VITA can call the Library after February 11, 2026, at which point we can distribute the VITA Coordinator’s contact information.

Have additional question? Try the Interactive Tax Assistant tool that provides answers to several tax law questions specific to your individual circumstances.