Need an IRS tax form or publication? The IRS has many ways to get you the tax form or publication you need. IRS mails a tax package to every taxpayer who manually prepared his or her own return last year. Generally, if you use a software package or have a tax professional prepare your return, you will no longer receive a tax package in the mail. Tax packages are scheduled for delivery by the end of the third week in January. The type of package you receive depends on the information you reported last year, including which forms and schedules you filed.

If you need other forms or Tax Information Publications, there are several ways to obtain them. First, you may use your computer to download tax forms, instructions, and publications from our web page. Access the IRS's website at www.irs.gov. You can also reach us using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) at ftp.irs.gov.

Second, you can obtain forms by fax. Our Fax Forms service offers the most frequently requested forms and can be accessed by dialing (703) 368-9694 from the handset on a fax machine. Follow the directions at the prompts and your items will be immediately faxed to you.

Third, forms and publications can be ordered by calling 1-800-829-3676.

Fourth, you can obtain many forms and publications at local IRS offices. However, because of space and budget constraints, only certain high demand forms and publications are stocked in these offices.

Fifth, post offices and libraries may have Form 1040 A (PDF) (Schedule 1 and 2), Form 1040 EZ (PDF), Form 1040 (PDF), and their instructions; and Schedules A and B and EIC in stock. In addition, some libraries have reproducible copies of other IRS tax forms that you can photocopy at your own expense. Many of these libraries also keep reference sets of IRS Tax Information Publications for you to photocopy or read while you are there. Refer to Tax Topic 105 for more details on other services and information available at public libraries.

Finally, if you received a tax package but need additional forms, you can use the order form in the package.

When you write to order forms from the IRS, it will help us process your order faster if you:

• Print legibly,
• Request items by their form or publication number, not titles,
• List the forms you need first, then the publications; and
• List them in numerical order; and order only what you need.

Please order early and allow about two to three weeks to receive your order.

To expedite your call, make a list of what you need before you call. You should receive your order within 10 days.

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