It’s your money. You earned it. The Earned Income Tax Credit Helps you get it back. Whether you need to catch up on bills, pay down debt or buy something for your children, the EITC puts money back in your pocket—up to $6,500.
Don’t pay to file your taxes if you don’t have to—if you made $56,000 or less last year, you qualify for free, trustworthy tax help from an IRS-certified preparer.
Watch this video about the EITC credit.
Estimate your refund at GetMyRefundCO.org and find a free tax site near you.
If you prefer to file on your own, have access to a computer and make less than $66,000 a year, visit MyFreeTaxes.com to file online for free.
- AARP – Boulder East Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder, CO 80303. Open 2/7/2020 - 4/10/2020, Fridays 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. By appointment only. Call 720-475-6639 or https://cotaxaide.org/appt/ – Spanish and English
- AARP - Lafayette Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, CO 80026. Open 2/5/20- 4/15/20, Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:30 AM-3:00 PM, By appointment only. Call 303-665-5200 or on-line at https://cotaxaide.org/appt/
- AARP – Louisville Recreation Center, 900 Via Appia Way, Louisville, CO 80027 Open 2/3/20-4/13/20, Mondays 10:00 AM-2:30 PM, By appointment only. Call 303-335-4919
- AARP - EAST Boulder Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Dr., Boulder, CO 80303. Open 2/7/2020 - 4/10/2020, Fridays 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. By appointment only. Call 720-475-6639 or on-line at https://cotaxaide.org/appt/ - Spanish and English
- AARP - Broomfield Senior Center, 280 Lamar Street, Broomfield, CO 80020. Open 2/7/20 - 4/10/20, Fridays 9:30 AM-2:30 PM, By appointment only. Call 303-464-5526
- VITA - University of Colorado at Boulder, 995 Regent Drive, Leeds School of Business, Koelbel Building-Room 320, Boulder, CO 80309. Open 2/1/20 - 4/8/20, Wednesdays 5:00-7:00 PM, Saturdays 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, No appointment required. First come, first served basis. Hours of operation may change due to adverse weather conditions. If weather is bad call 303-492-6654 for more information.
- AARP - Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501. Open 2/4/20 - 4/14/20, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, By appointment only. Call 303-774-4429 or on-line at https://cotaxaide.org/appt/ - Spanish and English
- Longmont VITA - 2050 Terry Street, Ste. 101, Longmont, CO 80501. Open 1/29/20 - 4/15/20, Wednesday and Thursdays 6:00 PM-8:30 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM-1:00 PM No appointment required. E-mail for questions: coloradovita@gmail.org – Spanish and English
Resources:
Calculator to estimate your refund: https://getaheadcolorado.org/get-my-refund/
EITC Video in Spanish: Reciba Dinero y Ayuda Gratuita para Declarar Sus Impuestos
Tax Reform FAQs
ABOUT THE PERSONAL INVESTMENT ENTERPRISE (PIE) PROGRAM
The Personal Investment Enterprise (PIE) program is a local savings program provided through Community Action Programs of Boulder County and Foothills United Way Mile High United Way. The program is designed for low-income families to enroll in financial literacy classes and save through a matched saving account at a rate of 4 to 1. The first step in applying to the program is to attend an orientation meeting with Nino Gallo at Community Action Programs at Boulder County. Nino may be reached at 303-441-3998 or at ngallo@bouldercounty.org. For more information on the PIE program visit http://www.bouldercounty.org/family/financial/pages/pie.aspx or https://unitedwaydenver.org/personal-investment-enterprise-pie-program/. To see if you qualify, take this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrelimPIE.
