Tax Forms & Preparation Assistance
Online Access to Tax Information
Local — Lansing Tax Forms
State — State of Michigan Taxes
Federal — Federal Tax information
To begin filing your Taxes online visit the IRS Filing Website.
Many people will only need to file Form 1040 and no schedules. However, if your return is more complicated <More information>
Paper Copies at the Library
Federal — 1040 & 1040 SR (instruction booklets and forms) [COMING SOON]
State– MI-1040 [on-site]
Lansing — L-1040 [on-site]
FREE Tax Preparation Assistance
Four ways to have your taxes done for FREE*
Your tax assistance options
myfreetaxes.com — A secure, do-it-yourself service available for individuals and families and all services are available.
getyourrefund.org — Get help from an IRS-certified volunteer to prepare your tax return from the safety of your home Chat option is available for questions
Call 211 to schedule an appointment
VITA Scan n' Go
February 2 — March 26 Come in and have your tax documents scanned at the Library — takes about 30-minutes to complete the process.
Service Available
- Monday & Thursday 10am – 12pm and
- Wednesday 6-8pm
You MUST call 211 to schedule
— Do not call GLADL for an appointment
How does this work?
Bring your tax documents to the Library so we can scan them into the VITA tax software. An IRS trained and certified volunteer will complete and electronically file all federal and state tax returns and forms remotely.
If you are required or qualify to file a city tax return, it will be prepared for you to drop off or mail in to the appropriate recipient.
You will view and sign your tax return electronically at a later date once it has been completed. VITA will notify you.
Am I eligible?
Singles or married couples (with or without children) with incomes below $67,000 are eligible for the Scan N Go service.