Tax Assistance

Filing your taxes is an important step to claim the Tax Credits and Rebates you may be owed
Learn more about what Tax Credits you may qualify for and how to file for free below

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Need to file your taxes or have questions about tax credits?

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More information about filing options and tax credits at GetAheadColorado.org

Free Tax Preparation

In-Person Filing

Households with an income of $69,000 or less in 2025 can receive free in-person tax assistance from an IRS-certified tax preparer and file at a Colorado Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Colorado Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), or AARP Tax Assistance site.

Find a Free Tax Preparation Site Near You

More information about what to bring to file can be found here.

Do It Yourself Filing Online

File free online at MyFreeTaxes.com.

My Free Taxes is a service of the United Way and is a great option if you made under $89,000 in 2025 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.

Remote Filing with a Tax Pro

Snap a picture of your tax documents, upload images to the secure site, then get matched with a tax professional who will call you to file your return remotely. Great for filers who do not have access to a computer, but do have access to a smartphone.

Households that made less than $69,000 in 2025 and have access to a computer or smartphone can file remotely by visiting GetYourRefund.org

Tax Credits

Learn more about available tax credits- click the buttons below for more information from GetAheadColorado.org (o HaciaAdelanteColorado.org en Español)

Federal Tax Credits State Tax Credits Tax Credit Estimate Calculator

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

A cash-back credit worth between $649 and $8,047 available to working individuals and families.

Eligibility for EITC depends on several factors such as filing status, income level, the number of qualifying children in the household, and citizenship.

Colorado Earned Income Tax Credit (COEITC)

Additionally, a state refundable credit worth between $324 and $4,023 (or 50% of the Federal EITC credit) is available for eligible Coloradans.

File a state tax return to learn how much money you can receive and to get your COEITC payment.

Child Tax Credit (CTC)

A Federal tax credit worth up to $2,200 for each child aged 16 and younger (on or before December 31, 2025)

You do not need to earn a lot of money to get CTC. Parents or families can get CTC if they have earned an income of at least $2,500.

Parents may file for this credit with an ITIN number as long as the child(ren) have a Social security Number(s).

Colorado Child Tax Credit (COCTC)

Additionally, A state tax credit worth between $200 and $1,200 is available to eligible Colorado parents and guardians who file.

File a state tax return to learn how much money you can receive and to get your COCTC payment.

The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit

A federal tax credit to help families pay for childcare while they are working or looking for employment. Also available to families that must pay for the care of a spouse or adult dependent who is incapable of caring for themselves.

American Opportunity Tax Credit

A tax credit worth $2,500 (with $1,000 in refundable credits) per eligible student per year that helps cover education-related expenses for a student’s first four years of college or technical education.

Premium Tax Credit

A refundable Federal tax credit for people who purchase health insurance through the marketplace. Refund amount may vary.

Colorado Family Affordability Tax Credit

A state tax credit for families with eligible children aged 16 and under.

Refundable credit amount for up to $3,200.

Early Childhood Educator Income Tax Credit

The Early Childhood Educator Income Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit worth between $872 and $1,743 for qualifying early childhood educators in Colorado.

File a Colorado tax return with Form DR 1703 – Early Childhood Educator Income Tax Credit Affidavit.

Colorado Property Tax/Rent/Heat (PTC) Rebate

A state rebate (up to $1,178) that helps Colorado seniors with low or no income afford housing costs.

File aPTC Rebate Form to claim.

Disability Assistance Credit

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A state tax credit that helps Coloradans with disabilities who earn lower incomes. This new credit replaces the disability portion of the former Property Tax, Rent, and Heat (PTC) rebate program.

Refundable credit amount between $400 and $1,200.

Care Worker Tax Credit

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A state tax credit worth up to $1,200 that helps qualifying child care workers and direct care workers.

Qualifying care workers must register in the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (PDIS) & complete the Care Worker Tax Credit attestation in PDIS.

File a Colorado tax return with Form DR 1217 – Qualified Care Worker Tax Credit to claim.

Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR)

The TABOR refund is money back from taxes you already paid.

Cash refund amounts are between $19-59 for single filers and $38-118 for joint filers.

To claim, file a Colorado tax return or a PTC Rebate Form.

Learn More

Learn more about these and additional tax credits from the Internal Revenue Service and the Colorado Department of Revenue.

ITIN Renewal

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITINs) are issued by the IRS for individuals who aren’t eligible for a social security number and need to file their taxes. All ITINs eventually expire and will need to be renewed.

Learn more about ITIN and ITIN Expiration by visiting the IRS.gov links below

ITIN FAQ

ITIN Expiration FAQ

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