Tax Preparation Assistance | East Alton Public Library
250 Washington Avenue, East Alton, IL 62024
Eligibility
Must have made less than $69,000 last year
Required documents
- Photo ID
- Social Security cards for self, spouse and dependents
- An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for self, spouse and dependents if Social Security number isn't available
- Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN
- Birth dates for self, spouse and dependents on the tax return
- Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
- All Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements/Health Insurance Statements
- Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received
- A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
- Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check
- To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
- Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business - Employer Identification Number
- Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable
- Property tax bill
Hours
Mon and Tue - 10:00am to 1:00pm
February 2 - April 7, 2026
Languages
English
Application process
Call (618) 259-0787 to schedule an appointment
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Madison County in Illinois
Provides free services to all residents living within the district, patrons of any library within Illinois. Services include Tax Preparation Assistance, Extreme Cold Warming Centers, Extreme Heat Cooling Centers, and Libraries.
Date of Last Formal Update
07/21/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
What's Here
Providing organization
EAST ALTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Provides free services to all residents living within the district, patrons of any library within Illinois. Services include Tax Preparation Assistance, Extreme Cold Warming Centers, Extreme Heat Cooling Centers, and Libraries.