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

Free Tax Preparation

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

Contact 2-1-1, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. by phone, text, or live chat.

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

Free Tax Preparation

In-Person Filing

Households with an income of ~$67,000 or less in 2024 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 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

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 make less than $67,000 a year and have access to a computer or smartphone can file remotely by visiting GetYourRefund.org

Tax Credits

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

A cash-back credit worth up to $7,430 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.

Child Tax Credit (CTC)

A Federal tax credit worth up to $2,000 for each child aged 16 and younger.

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)

A State tax credit worth 10-60% of the Federal Child Tax Credit (CTC), depending on the income of the individual/household filing.
60% is available to the lowest income filers who earned $25,000 or less in 2023

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

PTC Rebate

A state tax credit that provides Property/Rent/Heat credits for low-income seniors and disabled individuals.

Visit GetAheadColorado.org/colorado-ptc-rebate 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.

Premium Tax Credit (PTC)

A Federal tax credit for people who purchase health insurance through the marketplace.
The PTC helps reduce a person’s monthly health insurance premium.

Early Childhood Educator Income Tax Credit

The Early Childhood Educator Income Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit of up to $1,620 available to qualifying early childhood educators in Colorado.

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.

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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