Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

VITA  tax preparation by trained and IRS-certified volunteers begins Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Guilderland Public Library. The preferred method for appointments is online at “getfreetaxprep.org” beginning Monday, January 12, 2026.  If the online system cannot be accessed, appointments can also be made by phone at a United Way call center (518) 507-5353. Please do not call the library.

TAX PREPARATION APPOINTMENTS are Mondays only, February 2 – April 6 (excluding February 16th). You must have an appointment; no walk-ins. Intake booklets will be available at the library Adult Information Desk once your appointment is scheduled for you to complete prior to your appointment.

 

The information below isn’t likely to change for fiscal 2025

You must have an appointment; no walk-ins.

Bring to the appointment:

  • Photo ID and Social Security card for all people listed in the tax return
  • Copy of your 2024 returns
  • All 2025 W-2s, 1099 forms and social security statement
  • End-of-year brokerage statements
  • Checking account information (for direct deposit)
  • All supporting documents for itemized deductions

Tax-Aide volunteer preparers cannot complete returns with rental income or Schedule C (Business Profit and Loss) if you’ve had a loss or expenses for over $25,000.

Filing jointly? Both taxpayers need to be present except in cases of illness or infirmity.

Local Resources

  • Ca$h Coalition of the Greater Capital Region – You may be eligible for free virtual or in-person assistance with filing your taxes, courtesy of United Way. Please check this site for qualifying information. The Library cannot assess eligibility.

 

 

tax prep books from the library

Federal Forms and Resources Online

Common Forms

Library staff will not determine which tax forms you need or provide tax advice. 

    1. Form 1040
    2. Form 1040-SR, for seniors
    3. Instructions 1040 and 1040-SR
    4. Tax Table from Instructions 1040 and 1040-SR
    5. Schedule 1
    6. Schedule 2
    7. Schedule 3
    8. Other Schedules (lettered)
    9. Publication 17

New York State Forms and Resources Online

Common Forms

Library staff will not determine which tax forms you need or provide tax advice. 

    1. IT-201
      This form is coming soon, isn’t ready yet for tax year 2022; check again late January.
    2. IT-201-I, Instructions
    3. IT-2
    4. IT-196
    5. IT-196-I, Instructions
    6. IT-201-ATT
    7. IT-201-ATT Instructions, from pages 39-40 of IT-201-I

Free e-file resources

Print your tax Forms - Pick Up at the Library

The Guilderland Public Library is now offering Print From Anywhere so you can print your tax forms. While we generally do not charge to print a tax form, we would appreciate payment for any printing of longer instruction booklets.

  • Black & white printing $.10/ page
  • Color printing $.25/ page

Simply download the forms you need from the IRS or New York State, and use the Print From Anywhere website to send the forms to our printer.
Call 518-456-2400 ext. 3 with any questions.

Please bring change.

Library staff will not determine which tax forms you need or provide tax advice. 

To bring:

  • Photo ID and Social Security card for all people listed in the tax return.
  • A copy of your 2018 return.
  • All 2019 W-2s and 1099 forms.
  • End-of-year brokerage statements.
  • Supporting documents for itemized deductions.
  • A check showing the taxpayer’s bank account and routing numbers, if direct deposit of a refund is desired.

What you need to know:

  • TaxAide volunteers are trained and certified with the IRS to prepare personal Federal and NYS income tax returns.
  • TaxAides cannot complete returns with rental income or Health Savings Accounts, or Schedule C (Business Profit and Loss) if you’ve had a loss or expenses over $25K.
  • Filing jointly? Both taxpayers need to be present except in cases of illness or infirmity.