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Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Free Tax Preparation in Colorado
(Separate Website)
Find out where to get help preparing basic federal and State of Colorado income tax returns free of charge for individuals of low to moderate income.
By: Denver Asset Building Coalition
Help with Taxes from AARP
(Separate Website)
This program offers free one-on-one counseling, as well as assistance on the telephone and internet to help individuals prepare basic tax forms, including the 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and other standard schedules. You can search by zip code to find the AARP Tax-Aide site nearest you.
By: AARP Tax-Aide Program
Senior Tax Deferral
If you are at least 65 years old, you may postpone paying property taxes on your house, condo, townhouse or mobile home.
By: Boulder County Treasurer
Tax Incentives for Education
(Separate Website)
Find out if you are eligble for education tax credits, what forms are needed to file with the IRS, and other information necessary to claim education related tax benefits.
By: University of Colorado
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) - Am I Eligible and How do I Claim It?
(Separate Website)
Determine if you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, what your filing status is and the number of qualified children you can claim.
By: Internal Revenue Service
The Child and Dependent Care Credit
(Separate Website)
The Child and Dependent Care Credit is a tax benefit that helps families pay for child care they need in order to work or to look for work. If you paid someone to care for a qualifying individual so that you could work or look for work, you may be able to claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Don't Pay to Borrow Your Own Money
(Separate Website)
Don't pay a super-high price to borrow money that already belongs to you!
By: National Consumer Law Center
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) - Should I Claim it?
(Separate Website)
Understand the considerations and learn about required information needed to claim the EITC.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Income Limits and Max Credit Limits
(Separate Website)
If you have questions about the EITC and what the income limits are with qualifying children, click on this site for information.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Spanish / Español
EITC General Information
(Separate Website)
Can people who work and also get welfare benefits still get the EITC? Will getting the EITC lower other government benefits? ... and many more questions are answered.
By: Denver Asset Building Coalition
Income Tax Forms and Tips
(Separate Website)
Links to web based forms and resources for tax preparation.
By: Health Sciences Library at the University of Colorado Denver
Individual Income Tax Filing Options
(Separate Website)
The Colorado Department of Revenue encourages taxpayers to file their taxes electronically. BY electronic filing, or "e-filing," preparing and submitting returns can be easier and less time-consuming than ever. More than half of Colorado taxpayers submit their taxes electronically and receive their refund faster.
By: Colorado Department of Revenue
Tax Account Information Service
(Separate Website)
Here you can get information about the staus of your current income tax refund and other information about your Colorado income tax account.
By: Colorado Department of Revenue
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