The tax filing deadline is approaching. Check out these tips to learn how the Library can help you get started.

1. Tips for Filing Your Taxes
with help from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

2. The tax filing deadline of April
15 is daunting, but don’t fret.
Follow these tax filing tips to
help you meet the deadline.

3. Tip 1:
Get organized

4. Taking time to make sure you have all of
your documents together in one place
will make it easy to file.
Get organized

5. Get organized
Some of the types of
documents you will need are:
▸Wage statements/W-2s
▸IRA contributions
▸Medical and dental expenses
▸Tuition and education fees/1098-T

6. Get organized
Other documents you will
need are:
▸Student loan interest/1098-E
▸Child care expenses and provider
information
▸Dependents’ Social Security numbers and
dates of birth
▸Last year's Federal and State tax returns
For a complete listing of the required documents, visit irs.gov.

7. Tip 2:
Choose a preparer

8. If you would like someone else to prepare
your taxes, find a reputable organization
through the Better Business Bureau. The
Library also offers tax preparation
appointments in partnership with AARP.
Call 513-369-6900 for more information.
Choose a
preparer

9. If you prefer to handle your taxes on your
own, make sure you obtain the proper
printed tax documents or download the
appropriate filing software. Printed
documents are available at all 41 Library
locations.
Choose a
preparer

10. Tip 3:
Assume you’ll be
audited

11. While many of us may never be audited,
a best practice is to assume you always
will be.
Assume you’ll
be audited

12. Making mistakes now could affect you
down the line, so be sure to fill out
your forms correctly.
Assume you’ll
be audited

13. In addition to mistakes, dishonesty could
come back to haunt you later.
Assume you’ll
be audited

14. Tip 4:
Take your time

15. It’s important not to rush while filling
out your forms.
Take your time

16. Make time to focus on your taxes
without distractions.
Take your time

17. Many reputable software programs walk you
through your taxes step-by-step, asking
simple questions that are easy to understand.
Take your time

18. Now you’re ready to go!

19. For more information about how the Library can help
you with your taxes, visit CincinnatiLibrary.org. If you
have more detailed tax questions, visit IRS.gov.