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Category: Taxes
JANUARY 10, 2011
Tax Forms
Update (3/1/11):  The 1040A instructions have arrived, so Wright Library now has all tax forms and instructions available.

Update (2/17/11):  All tax forms and instructions are now available at Wright Library except for 1040A Instruction booklets.

Update (1/21/11):  Wright Library now has Ohio state tax forms and instructions, as well as most of the major federal forms (1040, 1040EZ), but no instruction booklets.  Oakwood city tax forms are to be delivered at the end of the month.

Although, the IRS is not mailing out income tax forms this year to individuals or businesses, Wright Library will be receiving forms for distribution.  They have not arrived yet, but we will update the status of our inventory here.  We expect to receive forms by the end of January.

In the meantime, you can print out most forms from the IRS, Ohio Department of Taxation, and Oakwood Web sites.  Or you can file online.  Both the IRS and the Ohio Department of Taxation provide ways to do this on their Web sites.

Additional resources for tax information and assistance are listed in our Income Tax post.

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APRIL 1, 2010
Taxes 2010
It's April already and it's no jokes taxes are just about due.  Whether you've been procrastinating or trying to find a few more cents for your return, now's the time to get your taxes done.  Check out our updated tax post for helpful links.

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MARCH 9, 2009
Tax Season

It's that time of year again when we have to worry about paying the taxman.  Tax forms are available at the Library, plus our Income Tax post has been updated so you can find what you need online.  Please contact the Reference Department for additional resources and information on local tax assistance programs.

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APRIL 9, 2008
Homestead Applications due June 2nd
For new applicants, the Montgomery County Auditor has issued a press release reminding property owners that they may be eligible for property tax relief through the Homestead Reduction Program.  Any homeowner age 65 or older, or permanently disabled, most likely qualifies for the reduction, but you must apply before Monday, June 2, 2008.

If you have not already taken advantage of the program you can apply online or by calling 225-4341. 

County Auditor Karl L. Keith  said  the average tax reduction in Montgomery County is $517.00.

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MARCH 20, 2008
Economic Stimulus Package
The recently announced Economic Stimulus Package has stimulated questions as well as excitement.  IRS has put together an Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center to help answer those questions. 

To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income, and file a 2007 federal tax return.  More Basic Information.

For individuals who normally do not file taxes, the IRS has created a Package 1040A-3, Information About Economic Stimulus Payments for Social Security, Veterans, and Other Beneficiaries.  This packet includes an informational notice, tips for completing Form 1040A, a sample Form 1040A, and an actual Form 1040A for the filer to complete. 

For Seniors looking for assistance with filing taxes, contact one of these local resources.  Online, AARP offers a Stimulus Payment Tool.

To help you determine whether you qualify for a stimulus payment use the Economic Stimulus Payment Calculator.

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JANUARY 30, 2008
Income Tax

The Library will have many tax forms; however, the following Web sites can help you find additional forms, as well as answers to your tax questions.


Federal
 Ohio
Local
Where to go for help with tax preparation

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JANUARY 22, 2008
Alternative Minimum Tax
Notice:  We have been informed by the IRS that there is a mistake in the 1040 instructions, page 36.  On line 7 of the Worksheet to See if You Should Fill in Form 6251, the amount listed for Married filing jointly - $45, 000 is incorrect.  The correct amount is shown on Form 6251, line 29.


Due to late legislation enacted by Congress concerning the Alternative Minimum Tax, some tax filers will not be able to file until February 11, 2008 according to an IRS News release.  The IRS offers a questions and answers page on the their Web site, as well as a fact sheet on the Alternative Minimum Tax. 

Five forms cannot be filed until February 11, 2008:
  • 5695, Residential Tax Credit
  • 8396, Mortgage Interest Credit
  • 8859, District of Columbia First-Time Homebuyer Credit
  • 8863, Education Credits
  • Schedule 2 (1040A), Child and Dependent Care Expenses for Form 1040A Filers
Other forms that the IRS has told us will be revised include:
  • 1040 Schedule R, Credit for the Elderly or Disabled
  • 1116, Foreign Tax Credit (Individual, Estate, Trust)
  • 2441, Child and Dependent Care Expenses
  • 4136, Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels
  • 6251, Alternative Minimum Tax - Individual
  • 8839, Qualified Adoption Expenses
  • 8880, Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions
For additional infromation, visit the IRS Web site or call 1-800-829-1040 or 937- 610-2182 (the Dayton  IRS office).

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OCTOBER 1, 2007
Homestead Exemption
Today, October 1, 2007, is the deadline for applying for the Homestead Exemption property tax relief credit.  If you have missed it, don't worry, you can still receive the credit by applying in 2008. 

The Homestead Exemption provides property tax relief to qualified senior citizens and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans. It takes the form of a credit on your property tax bills.  A new law has expanded eligibility.

According to the Ohio Department of Taxation Web site, taxpayers who miss the 2007 filing deadline may still claim the credit for property taxes to be paid in 2008, but must wait until 2008 to apply. 

Those who miss the deadline will need to file a late application for the missed tax year at the same time they file a timely application in 2008. The first day to file the application in 2008 is January 8, 2008; the last day is June 2, 2008. 

Applications are available online from the Ohio Department of Taxation and the Montgomery County Auditor's Office.  Look for new forms in 2008.

Send applications to:
Karl L. Keith, Montgomery County Auditor
451 W. Third St.
Dayton OH 45422-1021
 Attn: Homestead Dept.

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