Federal and State Tax Forms and Instructions

Finding Tax Forms

If you filed in the past, the federal and state governments will send you new forms to the address from which you last filed a return. You can also find federal and Maryland tax forms and instructions at your local post office and public library. Or you can order them to be delivered from the IRS, which expects to be able to get them to you within 10 days, by calling 1-800-829-3676, or 1-800 TAX-FORM.

You can also get the forms online to download and fill in by hand. Some of these forms are in a special format called “PDF.” If you would like to download these forms and fill them out by hand, you must have a program called Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not already have the program, you can download a free copy of Acrobat Reader. If you would like more information or help on PDF's visit our help page.

Federal Tax Forms - The Internal Revenue Service's website allows you to download federal tax forms and instructions as well as a variety of booklets on tax topics. The site is searchable and well-organized. It includes frequently-asked questions and the addresses for filing taxes.

Maryland Tax Forms - The Maryland Comptroller's website lets you download forms and explains how you can get assistance in preparing your tax returns.

Also see how to file your Federal and Maryland forms electronically.

Source: Maryland State Law Library

Last Review Date (no legal content): 01/08/08 (PLL/M.A.J.)

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