Picture of book cover
Easy ways to lower your taxes
Learn how the tax system works and develop strategies for reducing your taxes.

Tax Time

Benjamin Franklin (1706-90), in a letter to Jean-Baptiste Leroy, wrote "'In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."

While library staff cannot give tax advice, these resources compiled by PCC librarians provide access to tax information including e-filing, online state and federal tax forms, how to know which tax form to use, how to determine the value of your charitable donation, and how to sign up for one-on-one tax help for low and middle income taxpayers.

Federal and State tax filing deadline is April 15, 2010.

Suggested catalog searches

Related websites

AARP Tax-Aide
Search tax-aide locations and make an appointment for free one-on-one help with your taxes.
Impuestos: Informacion en espanol
Tax form information in Spanish from Multnomah County Library.
Internal Revenue Service
Includes the most frequently requested forms and publications.
Internal Revenue Service: Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers
Includes 17 categories of tax information and additional tax topics.
Internal Revenue Service: Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
Includes highlights of tax law changes, tax tips, and other assistance.
Multnomah County Division of Assessment, Recording and Taxation
Information bulletins on property tax assessment.
Federation of Tax Administrators State Tax Forms
Includes state tax agency websites, direct links to state tax forms, federal resources, and much more.
Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR)
Information on electronic filing and payment options, all types of tax forms and instructions, and more.
Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation
Includes Up-to-date information on property taxes.