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Federal Tax Forms

Download tax forms and publications from the Internal Revenue Service. See also: Exempt Organizations, International Business, and e-file: electronic filing. Philanthropic Research, Inc. provides comprehensive information about nonprofit organizations, including data from IRS Form 990 via their GuideStar Service. If you are unsure of what form you need to file, consult IRS's Tax Topic 352 - Which Form - 1040, 1040A or 1040 EZ?.

For information on tax preparation for foreign visitors, visit U.S. Tax Solutions for Foreign Nationals, a website maintained by Dr. Gary Carter of the University of Minnesota.

For face-to-face tax help, go to an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. Multilingual assistance is available in every office. Click here for a list of centers in Louisiana.

Other assistance programs include the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). Information on those programs and assistance for military personnel can be found on the VITA and TCE page.

Small Business/Self-Employed
One-Stop Guide for Businesses page walks employers through the process of starting a business, hiring employees, and understanding reporting requirements. It also links to tax forms, publications, electronic reporting opportunities, state tax offices, and other tax-related web sites.

State Tax Forms