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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I posted the information about the cutbacks to TFOP on LIBS-OR a couple of weeks ago:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">They did specifically mention that form instructions were not going to be sent. Giving patrons the option to order directly from the IRS is one option, but
in general, support for paper delivery of tax publications is very minimal right now, due to appropriations cuts to the IRS.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I would suggest directing frustrated patrons to give their member of Congress, since they control the purse strings!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Also, send your stories to the ALA Washington Office, since they are another avenue for advocacy with Congress. Contact info:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.ala.org/offices/ogr-contact-us">http://www.ala.org/offices/ogr-contact-us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">--Arlene<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Arlene Weible<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Electronic Services Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Library Support and Development Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Oregon State Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">250 Winter St NE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Salem OR, 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">503-378-5020<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:arlene.weible@state.or.us">arlene.weible@state.or.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><a href="http://oregon.gov/osl/ld/">http://oregon.gov/osl/ld/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>dan cawley<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 03, 2015 3:08 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Libs-OR Listserv<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Libs-Or] tax forms<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">It's time for my traditional, annual, tax form gripe/inquiry.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">As of 2/2/2015, we have received #340 1040EZ forms, #500 1040A forms, and PUB 17<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">Supposedly, TFOP has #500 1040 forms in transit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">This isn't even a close approximation of the initial order.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">Our patrons are not exactly overjoyed.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">Has anyone received booklets or will there be no booklets?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">Dan Cawley<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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