It’s tax season! You can file your taxes with the IRS beginning Monday, January 29th. The sooner you file, the sooner you’ll be able to get your Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit payments.
Eligible Coloradans can receive a 2024 TABOR refund of $800 for a single filer or $1600 for two qualifying individuals filing jointly. You can claim your refund by filing a Colorado state tax return.
See if you qualify for free tax filing. There are several options available:
- You can receive free tax preparation assistance at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) location VITA sites are available for free to qualifying individuals, including those who make $64,000 or less annually, limited English-speaking tax payers, and people with disabilities.
When visiting a VITA site, preparation is key! The IRS offers a helpful What to Bring resource that highlights the necessary documents to help prepare taxpayers for their visit.
VITA sites offer can vary in the services they offer from community to community, so it’s important to ensure that the site chosen by a taxpayer is an appropriate fit for their needs.
To learn more about VITA and to locate a site in your area, visit the IRS website or see below for sites in Boulder and Broomfield counties:
FREE Tax Sites:
AARP – Lafayette Library, 775 W Baseline Road, Lafayette, CO 80026. Opens on Wednesday February 7th through April 13th. Wednesdays and Saturdays -Closed on Saturday, March 2nd and April 6th. 10:30 to 3:00p. By appointment only. Call 303-665-5200 or online at https://cotaxaide.org/appt/ Masks not required, but may be requested.
AARP – Louisville Recreation Center – 900 Via Appia Way, Louisville, CO 80027. English & Spanish / For Spanish request one week in advance. Opens Thursday February 1st through April 4th. Thursdays – 9:00a to 2:00pm. / By appointment only. Call 303-335-4919 or online at https://cotaxaide.org/appt/
AARP - Erie Community Library – 400 Powers Street, Erie, CO 80516. Open February 5th through April 12th. Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 to 3:00pm. By appointment only. Call 888-861-7323 or online at https://cotaxaide.org/appt/
AARP -Boulder Senior Services, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder, CO 80303. English & Spanish / For Spanish request one week in advance. Open February 2nd through April 9th. Tuesdays -9:00 to 1:00p and Fridays- 9:00 to 1:00 pm - Call 720-327-3363 or online at https://cotaxaide.org/appt/
AARP – Broomfield Senior Center, 280 Lamar Street, Broomfield, CO 80020. Open February 2nd through April 14th. Fridays – 9:00a to 2:00 pm. Call 303-464-5526 or online at https://cotaxaide.org/appt/ to make an appointment.
AARP – Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501. Open February 1st through April 11th. Tuesdays and Thursdays – 9:00am to 1:00pm. Call 303-774-4429 or online at https://cotaxaide.org/appt/
Tax Help Colorado / Boulder Public Library -1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80302 / January 30th through April 6, 2023. Tuesdays- 2:30 to 6:00 pm and, Saturdays – 10:00am to 4:00pm/ Appointments required. 303.561.2340 -www.taxhelpcolorado.as.me/BPL
2. If you prefer to file your taxes for free online, use My Free Taxes. My Free Taxes is a service of the United Way and is a great option if you want to file your taxes yourself. The online platform will guide you through every step and make sure you get all the cash-back tax credits you are eligible for.
You will need access to a computer and a valid email address to use My Free Taxes. The average tax return usually takes about an hour.
Visit MyFreeTaxes.com to learn more and get started.
3. Get Your Refund is a service of Code for America and a coalition of community partners and volunteers. Get Your Refund is free for taxpayers and families who earn less than $66,000 a year. You may file yourself if you have income under $79,000.
Get Your Refund is a great option if you do not have easy access to a computer, but do have a smartphone. Taxpayers take a picture of their ID and tax documents and upload the photos to a private and secure site. Then, taxpayers complete a short questionnaire to get matched with a tax professional who will call you and complete your return remotely.
Visit GetYourRefund.org/CO to learn more and get started.
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- Download Tax Document Checklist 2024
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- Download Intake Sheet
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 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 contact Community Action Programs at Boulder County. They can be reached at 303-441-3998 or at [email protected]. For more information on the PIE program visit https://bouldercounty.gov/departments/community-services/community-action-programs/personal-investment-enterprise/ or https://unitedwaydenver.org/personal-investment-enterprise-pie-program/.
