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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
In-Person Filing
Households with income of $57,000 or less in 2021 can file for free:
- File in person at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites throughout tax season (January – April).
- More information about what to bring 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 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
Households that make less than $66,000 a year can file remotely with the help of a tax professional by visiting GetYourRefund.org
Snap a picture of your tax documents, upload images to the secure site, then get matched with a tax pro 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.
Tax Credits
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
A cash-back credit worth up to $6,728 available to working families. Eligibility for EITC depends on several factors such as filing status, income level, the number of qualifying children in the household, and citizenship.
Visit GetAheadColorado.org/learn to estimate your refund and learn more.
PTC Rebate
A state tax credit that provides Property/Rent/Heat credits for low-income seniors and disabled individuals.
Child Tax Credit
A Federal tax credit worth up to $3,600 for each child under the age of 6 and $3,000 for each child ages 6 to 17 claimed on a tax return.
This is now fully refundable with no minimum income requirements. Parents may file for this credit with an ITIN number as long as the child(ren) have a Social security Number(s).
Visit GetAheadColorado.org/learn to learn more.
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 credit worth $2,500 per eligible student per year, to assist students and families with expenses incurred during the first four years of post-secondary education.
Lifetime Learning Credit
A credit worth up to $2,000 per eligible student per year, to help students pay for expenses such as tuition, books, and supplies during post-high school education.
Saver’s Tax Credit
The “Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions”, rewards employees who make contributions to a retirement plan or Individual Retirement Plan (IRA). This can be worth 10 to 50 percent of a maximum $2,000 contribution.
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.
All ITINs not used on a federal tax return at least once in the last three years will expire on December 31, 2021.
Learn more about how to renew an ITIN by visiting the IRS.
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