IRS Tax Tip 2003-15, (Jan. 22, 2003) -- The Internal Revenue Service has many forms and free publications on a wide variety of topics to help you understand and meet tax-filing requirements. These forms and publications are available on the Internet, on CD-ROM, through fax on demand, over the telephone, through the mail, at some banks, post offices and libraries and even at some grocery stores, copy centers and office supply stores.
If you know what form or publication you need, call the IRS toll-free order number at 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676). If you're not sure what to order, review IRS
Two other helpful publications are
This Web site also has links to
During the tax-filing season, many libraries and post offices offer free tax forms to taxpayers. Some libraries also have copies of commonly-requested publications. Braille materials are also available. Many large grocery stores, copy centers, and office supply stores have forms you can photocopy or print from a CD-ROM.
Current tax forms, instructions and publications, as well as prior-year tax Materials, are available on CD-ROM. Publication 1796, "Federal Tax Products on CD-ROM," can be purchased from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) for $21, plus a $5 handling fee for phone orders. Call 1-877-CDFORMS (1-877-233-6767), or save the handling fee by ordering
Finally, you can get that last-minute or forgotten form by fax by dialing 703-368-9694 (not a toll-free call) from your fax machine and following the voice prompts to have the form you need faxed back to you.
