Usually at this time of year, we’re actively promoting the AARP TaxAide preparation that takes place at the Library.  Unfortunately, none of the AARP TaxAide sites (our Library among them) will be providing services this tax season.

Guilderland Public Library has compiled a list of resources to help you get your taxes done!

Note that we are expecting to get a variety of Federal and New York State tax forms and instructions at the library, and will update this page when they arrive. These forms will be available for curbside pickup.

See below to download or print your own tax forms, and for other helpful hints.

Local Resources

The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Business Directory is free to download from their website.
Please see page 12 of their PDF brochure (page 10 in the printed version) for local Accounting and Tax Service offices.

Note that these businesses will likely charge a fee to prepare your taxes, and are not affiliates of the Guilderland Public Library.

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 2020; check again early February.
    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 For Free

The Guilderland Public Library is now offering Print From Anywhere and can print your tax forms for free.

  • 20 page limit black and white (including double-sided) per person per day
  • 10 page limit color (including double-sided) per person per day

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 518-285-0050 and staff will place your forms at curbside for pick up.

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.