Debt & Taxes

Here are some resources to help you deal with debt, credit management and of course, taxes. We've included links to the most commonly requested tax forms.

The library does not carry tax forms.

Free and Low-Cost Tax Assistance.
Please check with each service to learn if you qualify for assistance.

  • Tax Information for 2011 Returns A printable list of organizations that provide tax preparation assistance.

  • AARP Tax-Aide is offering free tax preparation help at two Fayetteville locations. Call (910) 433-1136 for more information.

    • Fayetteville Senior Citizens Center, 739 Blue Street--Walk-ins welcome. Offered Monday-Friday, 9 AM-3 PM. Call 910-433-1574.

    Fayetteville Urban Ministry, 701 Whitfield Street--Appointments required. Offered Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-8 PM. Call 910-483-5944.

  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is offered through the Internal Revenue Service. Low- to moderate-income (generally, $50,000 and below) taxpayers may qualify for free or low-cost federal and state tax preparation assistance.

  • Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Fayetteville offers free tax help in their offices at 316 Green Street through VITA. If you worked in 2011, and earned less than $50,000, you may qualify. Open Monday-Friday from January 23, 2012 through April 17, 2012 by appointment only. Walk-ins are welcome on Saturdays starting February 4, 2012. Call (910) 323-3192 or toll-free (888) 381-3720 for an appointment.

  • Individual Income Tax Debt Payment Program offered by the N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is designed to help taxpayers resolve unpaid taxes by waiving certain penalties and fees and offering payment plan options. The program ends April 30, 2012. Contact the nearest local service center or call 1-877-252-4983 for more information.
 

Books on Debt at your Library Books on Taxes at your Library
Debt & Credit Information Links Tax Information and Help
IRS Tax Forms North Carolina Tax Forms

Books on Debt at Your Library

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Debt & Credit Information Links

Facts for consumers from the Federal Trade Commission.

A local non-profit agency offering help with taking control of debt.

This is the ONLY authorized online source for you to get a free credit report under federal law. You can get a free report from each of the three national credit reporting companies every 12 months. Warning: Some other sites claim to offer "free" credit reports, but may charge you for another product if you accept a "free" report.

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Books on Taxes at Your Library

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Tax Information and Help

The official website of the Internal Revenue Service

The NCDOR administers the tax laws and collects the taxes due the state.

Tax forms and instructions for all states. Provided by the Federation of Tax Administrators.

Daily tax news with searchable story archive.

When the IRS has determined a tax deficiency, the taxpayer may dispute it in the Tax Court before paying any disputed amount.

The respected financial magazine's collection of information and articles to help lower your taxes.

The economic magazine's articles and advice for individuals and small businesses.

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Commonly Requested IRS Tax Forms

The official source for IRS tax products. Search here for forms not found on this page.

The official tax tables for 2011 (13 pages)

Individual Income Tax Return. Instructions.

U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. Instructions.

Income Tax Return for Single and Joint Filers With No Dependents. Instructions.

Itemized deductions. Instructions.

Interest and Ordinary Dividends.

Profit or Loss From Business. Instructions.

Education Credits (Hope and Lifetime Learning Credits). Instructions .
Child and Dependent Care Expenses
Additional Child Tax Credit

Earned Income Credit

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Commonly Requested North Carolina Tax Forms

As part of the N.C. Department of Revenue's efforts to reduce printing costs and encourage electronic filing, the agency will not provide tax forms to public facilities like libraries and post offices this year. To order forms, call 1-877-252-3052 or use this link to request them online.

The official source for NC state tax products for individuals.

Individual Estimated Income Tax

Individual Income Tax Return and Form D-400TC, Individual Tax Credits. Instructions.

Individual Income Tax Return. Instructions.

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