Get ahead with a cash-back refund worth up to $6,600
File your taxes for free and get cash back for what you need. Whether you need to catch up on bills, pay down debt, buy something for your children, start an emergency fund, or save for the future, the Earned Income Tax Credit puts money back in your pocket—up to $6,600.
Don’t pay to file your taxes if you don’t have to—if you made $57,000 or less last year, you qualify for free, trustworthy tax help from an IRS-certified preparer.
As of the writing of this blog, the below site is available for in person free tax preparation in Longmont.
- Longmont VITA - 2050 Terry Street, Ste. 101, Longmont, CO 80501. Open 1/30/21 - 4/10/21, 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
Other tax sites in Boulder and Broomfield Counties may announce in person sites later in the month and the locator tools can be found at these websites:
- Colorado VITA: https://www.coloradovita.org/
- AARP Tax Aide Locations: https://secure.aarp.org/applications/VMISLocator/searchTaxAideLocations.action
You can estimate your refund at GetMyRefundCO.org.
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.
Watch this video for more information about claiming the EITC: A Cash-Back Tax Credit that Works for You - English
Other 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
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. 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 Maciel Leon at Community Action Programs at Boulder County. Maciel may be reached at 303-441-3972 or at mleon@bouldercounty.org. For more information on the PIE program visit https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/community-action-programs/personal-investment-enterprise/ or https://unitedwaydenver.org/personal-investment-enterprise-pie-program/. To see if you qualify, take this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrelimPIE.
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