Resources for Tax Year 2025
The Gates Public Library provides a selection of Federal and State tax forms and other tax materials. Library staff can locate tax resources to assist you, but we cannot provide tax advice. Tax preparation assistance is available locally from several organizations.
Update on printed forms at the library (2/10/26):
Both the Federal and New York State 2026 filing season opened January 26, 2026.
- Federal forms — We have Federal 1040 and 1040-SR forms and instruction booklets.
- State Forms — We have New York State IT-201 forms and instruction booklets, and limited quantities of these other NYS forms:
- IT-2
- IT-195
- IT-196 forms and instructions
- IT-201 ATT
- IT-201 V
- IT-213 forms and instructions
- IT-214 forms and instructions
- IT-215 forms and instructions
- IT-216 forms and instructions
- IT-225 forms and instructions
- IT-227
- IT-272
- IT-1099-R
Federal Tax Returns
Quick Links to printable forms:
- Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
- Instructions for Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
- Schedule B (Form 1040), Interest and Ordinary Dividends
- Instructions for Schedule B (Form 1040)
Internal Revenue Service website
IRS Online Tax Forms, Instructions, and Publications
IRS Online Tax Forms, Instructions, and Publications for Previous Years
New York State Tax Returns
Quick Links to printable forms:
- IT-201, Resident Income Tax Return, and instructions
- IT-201-ATT, Other Tax Credits and Taxes, (Attachment to Form IT-201)
- IT-196, New York Resident, Nonresident, and Part-Year Resident Itemized Deductions
- IT-201-V, Payment Voucher for Income Tax Returns
- Numerical list by form number: IT-2 through IT-2664
New York State Dept. of Taxation website
NYS Online Tax Forms, Instructions, and Publications
NYS Online Tax Forms, Instructions, and Publications for previous years
Need Help?
IRS office in Rochester
255 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Closed 12-1 for lunch)
(585) 269-7307
To make an appointment: 1-844-545-5640
Click here for more information.
General Information: 1-800-829-1040
Forms: 1-800-829-3676 (for forms)
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 7:00PM
Need Help?
General Information/Personal Income Tax: 1-518-457-5181
Ordering NYS Tax Forms: 1-518-457-5431
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM
STAR Phone Number: (518) 457-2036
Hours: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Free Tax Preparation in Monroe County
C.A.S.H. (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope) Coalition operates free, high quality tax preparation sites throughout Monroe County for income eligible persons.
Call (585) 900-1004 or visit the VITA section of the C.A.S.H. website to see if you qualify or for more information.
AARP Tax Assistance Sites
The AARP Tax Aide Program provides income tax preparation for seniors. You MUST make an appointment in order to receive tax counseling.
To find a site near you, check the website, or call 1-888-227-7660.
NYS Tax Prep Assistance
The State offers free help preparing your NYS returns, subject to income and other requirements.