<div dir="ltr">We continue to get the printed forms and instructions and they are pretty heavily used. We are the only source of the forms in the city of Jefferson. This is not a wealthy community and it is an important service for our citizens. The minimum orders offered by the IRS are more than we need. I hate wasting the paper, but having them is important.<div>
<br></div><div>Valerie Hauser<br>Jefferson Public Library</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 10:40 AM, Sue Adams <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:sueada@lincc.org" target="_blank">sueada@lincc.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div><div style="font-size:12pt;font-family:times new roman,new york,times,serif">
<p class="MsoNormal">My personal philosophy is that tax time may be the only time
of the year that some people use the library so I try to make the transaction helpful
and positive. I sheepdog the tax forms at the Oregon City Public Library, along
with being the adult reference librarian. If we don’t have a form then we will
print it out for the patron, for free, and I’m always amazed at how happy this
makes people. We provide Oregon forms and flyers for patrons on how to access the Oregon
instructions, order a set of Oregon instruction booklets that people can use in the
library, and will even occasionally email the state for materials on behalf of
non-Internet users, such as the elderly. On our tax table I provide some aids
to answering that “what form” question. Our patron base is very “do-it-yourself”
oriented and also has a large population of people who cannot afford computers,
Internet access and printers at home. Yes, it’s sometimes very aggravating,
with late tax forms and patrons who blame us for not having the forms that
haven’t even been produced but usually people leave happy. </p>
<br>Sue<br><br><div><span name="x"></span>Sue Adams, Reference Librarian<br><a href="mailto:sadams@orcity.org" target="_blank">sadams@orcity.org</a><br>Oregon City Public Library<br>606 John Adams St.<br>Oregon City, Oregon 97045<br>
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<b>From: </b>"Edith Fuller" <<a href="mailto:efuller@teleport.com" target="_blank">efuller@teleport.com</a>><br><b>To: </b><a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us" target="_blank">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a><br>
<b>Sent: </b>Thursday, March 13, 2014 9:33:01 AM<div><div class="h5"><br><b>Subject: </b>Re: [Libs-Or] Tax forms<br><br>
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<div>Getting forms from the web is one thing, printing off booklets and other
instructions is quite another, especially for patrons with minimal computers
and/or with slower connections. </div>
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<div>Edith Fuller, Professional Library, Portland Public Schools, retired.</div>
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<div><b>From:</b> <a title="arlene.weible@state.or.us" href="mailto:arlene.weible@state.or.us" target="_blank">Arlene Weible</a> </div>
<div><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 13, 2014 8:42 AM</div>
<div><b>To:</b> <a title="libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us" href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us" target="_blank">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>
</div>
<div><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Libs-Or] Tax forms</div></div></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">The
IRS is discouraging distribution of paper forms through any outlets in favor of
on-demand printing from their web site: <a href="http://www.irs.gov/Forms-&-Pubs" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/Forms-&-Pubs</a>
This is likely why there are so many delays in distribution. They do maintain a
schedule for shipping forms that may be helpful: <a href="http://www.irs.gov/uac/Shipping-Information-Tax-Products" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/uac/Shipping-Information-Tax-Products</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">ALA
maintains a liaison relationship with the IRS TFOP program, so if anyone wants
to provide information about the value of the form distribution program through
that liaison, I would be happy to put you in touch with the right
contact.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">Also,
if you have patrons who want to channel their frustration, the IRS’ Taxpayer
Advocacy Panel is currently seeks members from Oregon. More details can be found
at: <a href="http://www.improveirs.org/tapapply.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.improveirs.org/tapapply.aspx</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">--Arlene</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">Arlene
Weible</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">Electronic
Services Consultant</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">Oregon
Federal Regional Depository Coordinator</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">Library
Development Services</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">Oregon
State Library</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">250
Winter St NE</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">Salem
OR, 97301</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"><a href="tel:503-378-5020" value="+15033785020" target="_blank">503-378-5020</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"><a href="mailto:arlene.weible@state.or.us" target="_blank"><span style="COLOR:blue">arlene.weible@state.or.us</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/technology/sdlp/index.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="COLOR:blue">http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/technology/sdlp/index.aspx</span></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"></span> </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Libs-Or
[mailto:<a href="mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us" target="_blank">libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jackie
May<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 12, 2014 7:03 PM<br><b>To:</b> Buzzy
Nielsen; <a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us" target="_blank">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Libs-Or] Tax
forms</span></p></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We still get the federal forms and booklets at the Jefferson
County Library District. We do not get any Oregon tax forms or booklets, but
provide a toll free number and the website address for patrons to order their
own items.</p></div>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are similar in size to the HR library population. There
are many patrons here who do not have computers at home on which to file their
tax returns. We get people coming in the first week of January to get tax forms,
and they are rather upset when we don't have the forms on
demand.</p></div>
<p class="MsoNormal">In previous years, the tax season was something looked upon
by staff with "dread", because patrons would ask us all kinds of questions. The
ubiquitous "Which forms do I need?" is always a jaw-dropper. Fortunately, after
years of explaining that "we are not allowed to give tax advice", people stopped
asking.</p></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM:12pt">The Post Office has stopped
carrying the forms in their lobby as well, since the government is now charging
the Post Office for the forms. We are the last gasp in Jefferson County for tax
forms!</p></div>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jackie</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM:12pt"> </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 4:26 PM, Buzzy Nielsen <<a href="mailto:buzzy@hoodriverlibrary.org" target="_blank">buzzy@hoodriverlibrary.org</a>> wrote:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Hi
everyone,<br><br>Have any of you elected to no longer stock tax forms/booklets
at your library? A combination of factors is making a few of us start to rethink
whether it's worth the staff time to provide this service.</span></p>
<ol type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal">The
extreme lateness of the forms the past few years, making patrons somewhat
annoyed.
</li><li class="MsoNormal">The
quickly-dwindling number of patrons who actually use the paper
forms.
</li><li class="MsoNormal">The
fact that our tax forms got delivered to an unknown alternate address that UPS
can't seem to tell us where.
</li><li class="MsoNormal">The
amount of staff time trying to deal with problems 1-3.</li></ol>
<p>If your library elected not to have forms/booklets, how did your community
react? Were there other places where people could get the forms? I'd love to
hear your experiences.</p>
<p>Cheers!<br>Buzzy</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM:12pt"><br>************************************<br>Library
Director<br>Hood River County Library District<br>502 State Street<br>Hood
River, Oregon 97031<br><a href="tel:541-387-7062" target="_blank">541-387-7062</a><br><a href="http://hoodriverlibrary.org" target="_blank">http://hoodriverlibrary.org</a></p></div></div>
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