2022 IRS Tax Return Updates and Paper Form Availability at the Library The IRS tax season has begun. If you are used to picking up paper tax forms at your local library, you will notice a few changes. The Internal Revenue Service is not publishing the 1040 Form Booklet this tax season. In past years, the 1040 Form Booklet used to contain the… continue reading Tax Season 2023: Here’s All You Need to Know Before Filing

By written by Marija G.    February 2, 2023   

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It's that time of year again—Tax Season. But don't fret, the Free Library is here to help you make sense of it all! 2021 IRS Tax Return Updates Besides the annual inflation adjustments and increased standardized deduction that taxpayers can expect when filing their 2021 tax return, the Internal Revenue Service has provided a few… continue reading Important Information to Help You File Your Taxes This Year!

By written by Marija G.    January 27, 2022   

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‘Tis the season for thawing, Shamrock Shakes, and Spring (finally!). It’s also tax season, so we’re hitting you with some hard truths about everyone’s favorite topic: accounting! We spoke with Joey Pfluger from tax and accounting firm Bee, Bergvall & Co. , who are one of the Business Resource and Innovation Center… continue reading Ask an Accountant: Business Edition

By written by Gillian R.    March 8, 2021    1  

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Regional Foundation Center  librarians are frequently asked about accounting services for nonprofit organizations. As librarians, we love to answer your questions, but can’t answer your accounting or tax questions. So we brought in an expert! Joey Pfluger , from tax and accounting firm Bee, Bergvall & Co. , answers common… continue reading Ask an Accountant: Nonprofit Edition

By written by Caitlin S.    March 2, 2021   

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Updated Tuesday, April 27, 2021 3:15 p.m. The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021 . It's that time of year again—Tax Season. But don't fret, the Free Library… continue reading It’s Tax Season: Here’s What You Need to Know

By written by Marija G.    February 17, 2021   

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Passed in March 2020, the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) includes several provisions designed to bolster the United States economy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You may have heard a lot about this legislation and what it means in terms of unemployment and extended health care benefits. What you may not… continue reading How the CARES Act Impacts Your Charitable Giving

By written by Jamie K.    December 3, 2020    1  

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You already know that the Free Library offers vital  early literacy  programs,  afterschool  programming, and world-class  civic and cultural  programming – but did you know that we are also an approved Educational Improvement Organization in the state of Pennsylvania? Please consider supporting the… continue reading Support the Free Library through the Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program!

By written by Rebecca G.    August 27, 2020   

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Note: all remaining AARP Tax Prep events have been cancelled. Do you shudder at the thought of April 15 and wring your hands during the annual financial ritual? You are not alone. Taxes are complicated and the rules to change from year to year. To ease your tax anxiety, we’ve compiled a listing of free tax preparation at the Free Library… continue reading Don't Panic! Get Free Tax Filing Help from AARP!

By written by Abbe K.    February 21, 2020   

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Please Note: The Treasury Department has moved the IRS deadline for filing taxes from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will now have additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties. Tax Form Changes and Where You Can Get Them January 27, 2020, marked the start of the new tax season. Besides the annual… continue reading Tax Season 2020: What's New, What's Changed, and Everything Else You Need to Know!

By written by Marija G.    February 4, 2020   

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Changes are coming Today, January 28, 2019, marks the start of the new tax season. With the full roll out of P.L. 115-97, the new  federal tax law , you will need to prepare for some significant changes in how you file. Here is a brief summary of what to expect: The new Form 1040 – Gone are Forms 1040A, 1040EZ and the old 1040. This… continue reading It’s Tax Season... Are You Ready?

By written by Marija G.    January 28, 2019    6  

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On Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , Parkway Central Library welcomes back the United Way and the Campaign for Working Families for our second annual Free Tax Prep & Resource Fair . Community organizations will be available to connect tax filers to local, state, and national resources that help individuals and families to… continue reading Free Tax Preparation and Resource Fair

By written by Adam F.    February 1, 2018    2  

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Today is Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day! So, what does that mean? For the last 40 years, an Earned Income Tax Credit has made life better for millions of workers. You may have extra money waiting for you, but one in five people miss out on it by not claiming the credit. If you or someone you know earned less than $53,267 from… continue reading Do You Qualify For An Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?

By written by Kate C.    January 27, 2017    1  

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On Saturday, February 11, 2017, Parkway Central Library welcomes back the United Way and the Campaign for Working Families for our second annual Free Tax Prep & Resource Fair . Community organizations will be available to connect tax filers to local, state, and national resources that help individuals and families to grow their financial… continue reading Tax Time at the Free Library of Philadelphia

By written by Adam F.    January 19, 2017    8  

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Are you in need of FREE legal advice? Last month, the Hot Spot at Heavenly Hall hosted its first-ever legal workshop. The kickoff session focused on expungements and pardons, with both law students and experienced lawyers available to help attendees traverse the complex, multi-step process to clearing their record. This newly formed… continue reading Free Legal Workshops for West Philly

By written by Harry F.    March 15, 2016    1  

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The Free Library of Philadelphia is a literacy machine, and one of the core literacies we hope to help citizens achieve is financial literacy . That’s why each year we help spread the word about opportunities for library patrons to prepare their taxes for free. In 2013 , we first spread the word about Solutions for Progress ’s… continue reading Tax Season Kick Off and Tax Preparation Resources from the Free Library of Philadelphia

By written by Adam F.    January 26, 2016   

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Last week the Internal Revenue Service announced a data breach affecting around 100,000 taxpayers who used the IRS’s online “Get Transcript” application. Those affected (as well as those unsuccessfully targeted) will receive a letter in the coming week outlining the details of this breach; credit monitoring will be… continue reading IRS Data Theft

By written by Timothy F.    June 1, 2015    1  

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Tax season is upon us. After months of anticipation, the Federal and Pennsylvania tax forms are now available in the Government Publications Department at the Central Library (1901 Vine St.), as well as at the neighborhood libraries . Due to IRS budget cuts, the 1040/1040A/1040EZ instructions have not been disseminated to libraries this year.… continue reading 2015 Tax Preparation

By written by Timothy F.    February 11, 2015   

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