The IRS announced that individual and business taxpayers will no longer receive paper income tax packages in the mail from the IRS. These tax packages contained the forms, schedules and instructions for filing a paper income tax return.  The IRS is taking this step because of the continued growth in electronic filing and the availability of free options to taxpayers, as well as to help reduce costs. 

All branches of the Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library will have tax forms available (after 01/01/2011), while supplies last.  There are numerous free options available for library patrons to obtain tax products, tax preparation and assistance in filing their tax returns:

• Download Forms and instructions online at IRS.gov
• Visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC), participating libraries and U. S. Post Offices
• Individuals making $49,000 or less can use the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for free tax preparation and, in many cases, free electronic filing
• Individuals aged 60 and older can take advantage of free tax counseling and basic income tax preparation through Tax Counseling for the Elderly
• IRS Free File provides options for free brand-name tax software or online fillable forms plus free electronic filing. For more information, visit IRS Free File on IRS.gov