Tax Forms & Assistance

Important Filing Dates

January 23, 2023 - The IRS will begin processing federal tax returns.

April 18, 2023 - The filing deadline for 2022 tax returns.

October 18, 2023 - The deadline for filing 2022 tax returns if you file for an automatic extension.

Tax Forms

  • Forms 1040 and 1040-SR and Instruction booklets (also available in Spanish) are available at the library. These are the only forms and instructions the library receives. 
  • Copies of instruction booklets and all other forms and schedules can be downloaded and printed as PDFs from the IRS Forms, Instructions & Publications website.
  • To order tax products to be delivered to you by mail at no cost visit to the IRS Order Forms & Publication website, or call 1-800-829-3676.
  • Forms may be printed at the library at a cost of $0.15 per page.

Tax Assistance

Tax assistance is not available at the Safety Harbor Public Library. Please consider the following options during tax season:

AARP Tax Aide

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual tax assistance free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income.
Nearby locations can be found using the AARP Tax Aide Locator, or by calling 1-888-227-7669.
AARP will also provide assistance either online or by phone. Those in need of online or phone-based tax assistance can contact AARP directly to schedule an appointment through their online tax assistance form or by calling their toll free number at 1-888-687-2277.  

VITA/TCE

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. 
 This generally includes people who make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, limited English-speaking taxpayers, and those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. 
 Locations can be found using the VITA/TCE Locator Tool, or by calling 1-800-906-9887.

IRS Free File

The IRS offers online Free File through partner companies for those with incomes lower than $72,000. You can prepare and file your federal individual income tax return online for free using tax-preparation-and-filing software. Visit the IRS Free File website for more information and to choose a partner company.