Tax Resources Area Library Resources The library has many current New York State and Federal tax forms and instruction booklets in stock and available for pick up. In addition, the library has reproducible forms from five years back for both Federal and State income tax. Please ask at the information desk for these items. The library also has the following print resources available to those seeking tax information. CCH Federal Tax Guide This is a two volume loose leaf service from the Commerce Clearing House. The guide states that it " has been planned for everyday reference in dealing with the corporate and individual tax questions that affect business and personal affairs." Close to 15,000 pages, the guide is well indexed and includes weekly updates on tax news and changes. The item is located in the Business & Finance sectrion of the library. Call # R336.2Com B/F. Federal Tax Guide Reports A weekly periodical from the IRS which covers changes in tax practice as well as in the IRS and its proceedures. This is located on the Business Index Table. IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO PAY YOUR FEDERAL TAXES ONLINE The Electronic Federal Tax payment System Online is available at: http://www.eftps.com Visit these Web sites to download tax forms and instructions and for general tax information. Federal Tax Forms Online- http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/link/forms.html Find tax forms quickly by individual states. New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Home Page - http://www.tax.state.ny.us/ This site offers links to forms and instructions online as well as information about filing electronically, answers to frequently asked questions, income tax refund status, and much more. The Tax Department has improved and expanded its Online Services. Now you can: - file a personal income tax extension - view estimated taxes - view and pay tax bills - web file and pay metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax (MCTMT) You may also: - receive messages about your personal income tax account - view a customized summary of your tax account - respond to department notices online To sign up for email alerts: - visit their Web site at http://www.tax.ny.gov - log in to your Online Services account - select Manage email from "Account Preferences" at the top of the page Their online demonstrations and videos will show you how to use their online services. See: http://www.tax.ny.gov/e-services/otc/demos/demo.htm   Internal Revenue Service Web Site -http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/ -Search for forms and instructions by date, number or name. The site also includes information about filing electronically, taxpayer help and education, and much more. Quicken.com's Tax Site - http://www.quicken.com/taxes/ Includes investor tax center, tax filing center, discussion section, quick answers, tools, and links to tax forms and publications. SmartMoney's Tax Site -http://www.smartmoney.com/tax/ - Links to information about capital gains and options, deductions and write-offs, home and family taxes, planning, tax traps, and IRA and retirement taxes. TurboTax - http://turbotax.intuit.com/ - An online tax filing site.     Search the Catalog | Virtual Information Desk | Calendar of Events | Youth Services Dept. Outreach Page | Staff Directory URL: http://www.colonie.org/library/tax.html