The Springfield-Greene County Library system provides Federal
tax forms during filing season as a service to the community. Staff members can
direct you to paper copies, Internet resources, and reproducible forms and publications.
Staff cannot help you prepare your taxes or tell you which form you need. We can
direct you to information that will help you decide what you need and to local
groups that provide assistance with filling out your forms. This Web page provides
useful links and answers to frequently asked questions.
Where can I get forms?
Online
Frequently requested Federal Tax forms for the current tax year are available at all branches of the Springfield-Greene County Library. There is no charge for paper forms provided to the Library by the IRS. Reproducible forms can be accessed on the IRS and MODOR web sites directly. If printed at the Library there is a charge of 10 cents per page.
The Library will not receive any paper forms from the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Springfield Post Offices do not carry tax forms.
Federal Tax Forms
You can print forms at the IRS web site.
You may obtain federal tax forms and publications at the local IRS office at:
IRS Office
Suite 300
3333 S. National
Springfield, MO
(located in the Empire Bank Building at the corner of National and Walnut Lawn,
near Cox South)
Hours are: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The local office does not provide telephone service.
Taxpayers may ask tax questions by calling the toll-free customer service
line at 1-800-829-1040.
You may have the IRS fax forms to you by dialing this number from your fax
machine: 1-703-368-9694 (Not a toll-free number). Follow the voice prompts.
You may call the IRS to request forms at 1-800-829-3676.
By mail, Missouri residents may request forms and publications from the nearest
IRS Distribution Center. Allow 10 days for delivery.
Central Area Distribution Center
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61702-8903
TTY/TDD users may call 1-800-829-4059 to ask tax questions or to order forms
and publications.
Braille, large print or talking tax forms are available at the IRS web site.
Missouri Tax Forms
The Missouri Department of Revenue no longer provides tax forms to libraries.
You can visit and request forms from:
Missouri Tax Assistance Center
149 Park Central Square, Room 313
Springfield, MO
(located in the same building where you obtain your driver's license)
Hours are: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- You may print forms (or fill out electronically) at the Missouri Department of Revenue web
site.
- You may have the MO Department of Revenue mail you forms by calling 417-895-6474 or 1-800-877-6881.
- You may have the MO Department of Revenue fax you forms by calling 573-751-4800.
What forms do you supply at the Library?
Each branch orders its own supplies of tax forms. We attempt to supply the
most frequently requested Federal forms. Preprinted forms are free to the public. We do not maintain
inventory sufficient to supply bulk or multiple-copy requests. When supplies are exhausted, copies can be made at the Library for 10 cents per page using IRS or MODOR web sites.
The Library will not receive any paper forms from the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Federal forms that are not available at the Library and must be obtained directly from
the IRS:
Form W-2C Statement of Corrected Income and Tax Amounts
Form W-2GU Guam Wage and Tax Statement
Form W-2VI U.S. Virgin Islands Wage and Tax Statement
Form 1042-S Foreign Person's US Source Income Subject to Withholding
Form 1098 Mortgage Interest Statement
Form 1098-E Student Loan Interest Statement
Form 1098-T Tuition Payments Statement
Form 1099-A Acquisition or Abandonment of Secured Property
Form 1099-B Proceeds from Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions
Form 1099-C Cancellation of Debt
Form 1099-DIV Dividends and Distributions
Form 1099-G Certain Government and Qualified State Tuition Program Payments
Form 1099-INT Interest Income
Form 1099-LTC Long-term Care and Accelerated Death Benefits
Form 1099-MSA Distributions From an MSA or Medicare + Choice MSA
Form 1099-OID Original Issue Discount
Form 1099-PATR Taxable Distributions Received From Cooperatives
Form 1099-R Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing
Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, Etc.
Form 1099-S Proceeds from Real Estate Transactions
Form 5498 Individual Retirement Arrangement Contribution Information
Form 5498-MSA MSA or Medicare + Choice MSA Information
Where can I obtain older tax forms?
Older federal tax forms back to 1990 can be found at the IRS Web Site
Older Missouri tax forms for individuals are available at the Missouri Department of Revenue
web site back to 1995.
Where can I get out-of-state tax forms?
Out-of-state tax forms are not supplied locally. You may print copies from
other state Department of Revenues from the following web site:
Out-of-state tax forms
You may also call or contact the Department of Revenue for a specific state. The
Library can supply you with an address and phone number for out of state offices.
Call our Reference Department at 883-5341, or your local branch
library for more information.
Can I file my forms electronically at the Library?
The Library does not provide proprietary software to help you prepare your
taxes. However, the IRS E-File Web site will guide you to free and low-cost Internet filing opportunities. The
Missouri Department of Revenue provides electronic filing through their MO E-file. Library
staff can direct you to these sites but cannot help you prepare your taxes or
give you guidance in using these electronic forms.
Federal electronic filing info --- IRS
E-File
Missouri electronic filing info -- MO E-file
Where do I mail my tax form?
Federal Forms
Missouri - Where to File Addresses for Individual Taxpayers
Missouri Forms -- see DOR web site
Paper returns
for individual taxpayers:
If you are due a refund or have no amount due, mail your return and all attachments
to:
Department of Revenue, PO Box 500
Jefferson City, MO 65106-0500
If you have a balance due, mail your return and payment to:
Department of Revenue, PO Box 329
Jefferson City, MO 65107-0329
The Library does not carry preprinted envelopes.
What is the deadline to file my taxes?
In 2009, Missouri taxpayers will have a deadline of April 15, 2009 for both
federal and state income tax. You may
obtain an extension by filling out a form. However, even if you get an extension,
the tax
you owe is still due April 15.
For Missouri, you may file form MO-60 (pdf) for an individual income tax return extension.
For federal taxes, you may file form 4868 (pdf) for an individual income tax return
extension.
My Missouri tax form asks me for my Missouri School District Number.
What is it?
The School District Number for Springfield, R12 is 475.
The School District Number for other Greene County school districts:
- Ash Grove RIV - 011
- Fair Grove RX -- 140
- Greene County RVIII (Rogersville) -- 277
- Republic RIII -- 415
- Strafford RVI - 492
- Walnut Grove RV -- 527
- Willard RII -- 550
For a complete list of school district numbers go to the Missouri
Department of Revenue site.
Where can I obtain help in preparing my taxes?
Library staff cannot give advice or help prepare taxes.
At the Library
Missouri State University students working with the ATLS coalition will offer free federal and state tax return preparation and electronic filing and Missouri property tax credit and federal telephone excise tax refund preparation for those of low-to-moderate income including those with disabilities, non-English speakers and the elderly.
- Saturday, February 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Edge Community Technology Center on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Saturday, February 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Edge Community Technology Center on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Edge Community Technology Center on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Saturday, February 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Edge Community Technology Center on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Edge Community Technology Center on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Edge Community Technology Center on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Edge Community Technology Center on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Wednesday, April 15, 2 - 6 p.m.
Library Center in the Auditorium
The service is funded by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
At Missouri State University
Glass Hall, 4th floor
North of Grand on John Q. Hammons Parkway
Free parking available in the lot south of Glass Hall on Saturday dates only.
Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- February 6
- February 13
- February 20
- February 27
- March 6
- March 13
- April 3
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- February 7
- February 14
- February 21
- February 28
- March 7
- March 14
- April 4
At Drury University (from the Drury University Web Site)
Drury University accounting students will operate an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site and provide free tax assistance.
This service, targeted toward low-income and senior-citizen taxpayers, is free. To expedite the filing process, taxpayers should bring all W-2s, 1099s, Social Security cards of dependents and a copy of their previous year's return with them to the site. The VITA site is located on both the first and second floors in the Breech School of Business Administration at the corner of Central Street and Drury Lane on Drury University's campus. It will be open the following dates and times:
Saturdays
- Saturday, February 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Saturday, February 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Saturday, February 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mondays
- Monday, February 9, 3-7 p.m.
- Monday, February 16, 3-7 p.m.
- Monday, February 23, 3-7 p.m.
- Monday, March 9, 3-7 p.m.
- Monday, March 16, 3-7 p.m.
The tax service is walk-in only, no appointments are taken.
All returns will be filed electronically, unless a manual return is required by the IRS. All taxpayers must be available to sign the appropriate forms in the case of joint returns.
Taxpayers seeking assistance may call 873-7508 for directions and a schedule.
Springfield-area Boys and Girls Clubs
Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, call 864-0030 during the following times:
- Mondays, 1- 4 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 11 a.m.– 6 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield - Henderson Unit
835 W Calhoun
Saturday, January 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17 and 24, noon-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield - Musgrave Unit
720 S Park Ave
Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25, noon-3 p.m.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield - Stalnaker Unit
1410 N Fremont Ave
Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26, noon-3 p.m.
For Greene County Senior Citizens
Provides free tax preparation assistance to people age 60 and older; e-filing is available; IRS-trained volunteers prepare federal and state tax returns and property tax/rent rebates (PRC).
The following senior centers offer free tax preparation assistance on these dates and times from February 2-April 15, 2009; note that some require appointments; see site information for phone numbers.
Ash Grove Sunshine Center
751-3826 310 N Perryman
Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon
Republic Senior Friendship Center
732-7672 210 E Hines
Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon
Saturday by appointment
Cox North-Volunteer Services
269-3169 Robberson entrance closest to Division Street
Tuesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Great Southern Bank - Bass Pro location
823-8084 1955 S Campbell
by appointment
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Northview Center
837-5808
301 E Talmage
by appointment
Tuesday, Friday 9 a.m.-noon
Southside Senior Center
890-1313 2215 S Fremont
by appointment
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
St John's Seniors - Smith Glynn Callaway
841-0333 3231 S National
by appointment
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
How do I check on the status of my refund from my federal
return
Refund information can be requested at Where's
My Refund? on the IRS web site. The following information is required to obtain
the status of your Federal refund:
- the first social security number on the return
- the filing status shown on your return
- the exact amount of the refund in whole dollars
How do I check on the status of my refund from my Missouri
return?
The Missouri Department of Revenue web site offers a Return
Inquiry System.
The following information is required to obtain the status of your Missouri
refund:
- the first social security number on the return
- the filing status shown on your return
- the exact amount of the refund in whole dollars
How do I file for the stimulus payment/rebate offered this year?
According to the IRS,
“Most taxpayers do not need to take any extra steps to receive the payment beginning in early May."
But there are some exceptions.
Individuals who might not otherwise be required to file a 2007 tax return will need to file a return this year to receive the stimulus payment. The return must show at least $3,000 in qualifying income.”
For additional information see the IRS web site.
Can I still file for the 2006 Telephone Tax Refund?
After I filed my 2006 return, I discovered that I qualify for the telephone tax refund. Can I still request the refund?
Yes. You can get it by filing an amended return using Form 1040X. Request the telephone tax refund by filling out Line 15 on this form. Fill out the rest of this form using the instructions for Form 1040X. If you choose to base your request on the actual amount of tax paid (rather than using the standard amount), also fill out and attach Form 8913.
For more information go to Telephone Tax Refund Questions and Answers. | 
