Getting ready for tax season? PCPLS staff can help you print out tax forms to get ready to file your taxes. During tax season, we also provide information about organizations that offer help with tax questions and/or coordinate tax prep appointments.
FREE TAX PREP ASSISTANCE
These Porter County locations offer assistance with preparation of basic tax forms (age/income eligibility requirements may apply). Please contact these specific locations for information on availability and eligibility.
- CoAction VITA - Offers drop-off appointment sites in Porter and several other NWI counties. Schedule online at coaction.care/tax or call 219-794-1858 (M-Thurs)
- Bonner Senior Center (Portage) - Offers appointments for Bonner members through Feb. 2, and after that for qualifying seniors only. Call 219-762-3591 for eligibility info or to schedule an appointment.
- https://portercounty.findhelp.com/ > enter your zip code > Money & Legal > Tax Preparation
- Call 211 for more tax help locations in Porter Co.
GENERAL TAX INFO and TAX FORM QUESTIONS
These resources and locations offer information about tax forms and/or provide assistance by answering general tax questions. They are not able to offer assistance with preparation of taxes.
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS)
IRS PHONE #s (Merrillville office)
- 219-736-4378 (general info.)
- 844-545-5640 (to make appt. for help with Federal income tax questions)
- They are not able to help with tax preparation
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (IN DOR)
IN DOR PHONE #s (Merrillville office)
- 219-769-4267 (for help with basic Indiana income tax questions)
- They are not able to help with tax preparation