IRS Forms and Publications: Get 'em when you need 'em

The IRS has free tax forms and publications on a wide variety of topics. If you need IRS forms or information, try one of these easy options:

• Internet:  You can access forms and publications on the IRS website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at IRS.gov.
  
• Phone:  Call 1-800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676) to order current year forms, instructions and publications and prior year forms and instructions.  You should receive your order within 10 days.
  
• Locations in your community: During the tax-filing season, many libraries and post offices offer free tax forms to taxpayers. Some libraries also have copies of commonly-requested publications. Braille materials may also be available. Many large grocery stores, copy centers and office supply stores have forms you can photocopy or print from a CD.
  
• Mail:  Order your tax forms and publications from the IRS National Distribution Center, 1201 N. Mitsubishi Motorway, Bloomington, IL, 61705-6613. You should receive your products 10 days after receipt of your order.

Remember to access the genuine IRS Web site be sure to use .gov. Don't be confused by internet sites that end in .com, .net, .org or other designations instead of .gov. The address of the official IRS governmental Web site is www.irs.gov.