Tax Preparation Assistance | Bethalto Public Library

321 South Prairie Street, Bethalto, IL 62010

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

Wed - 8:00am to 12:00pm (noon) February 4 - April 8, 2026

618-377-3520

Fax·

Fax

618-377-8141

Voice·

Main

618-259-7618

Voice·

Volunteer Tax Line

Websitehttps://www.bethaltolibrary.org

Languages

English

Application process

Call (618) 377-8141 to schedule an appointment

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Madison County in Illinois

A member of the Illinois Heartland Library System, providing patrons access to the library materials. Services include Tax Preparation Assistance, Extreme Heat Cooling Centers, Extreme Cold Warming Centers, and Libraries,

Last Assured

07/21/2025

What's Here

Tax Preparation Assistance

Providing organization

BETHALTO PUBLIC LIBRARY