Three easy ways to File your taxes for free
File your tax return for free online, on your smartphone, or get help at an in-person Colorado VITA site. You can file your tax return as soon as the IRS opens in late January. Be sure to complete your return by April 15, 2025.
DO your taxes online
Do your taxes yourself online with My Free Taxes. You will need access to a computer, a valid email address, and all of your tax documents. Your information is protected, and the process is safe.
Click the button below to be redirected to My Free Taxes.
Taxes on Your Smartphone
Get help filing your taxes for free with just your smartphone. Use Get Your Refund to share your tax information with an IRS-certified tax preparer who will help you file your taxes virtually. The process is safe and secure.
Click the button below to be redirected to Get Your Refund.
In-Person Tax Help
Get free in-person tax filing from an IRS-certified tax preparer at a Colorado Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Colorado Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), or AARP Tax-Aide site. These services offer free tax help to qualifying people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including people who make $67,000 or less, people with disabilities, or limited English-speaking taxpayers. VITA/TCE services are free, accurate, and trusted sources for preparing tax returns.
View the VITA site list to check when your nearest VITA site is open, or search for open sites near you using the map below.
Tax season starts January 27, 2025
You can file your taxes as soon as the IRS opens for the tax season.
Tax DAY IS APRIL 15, 2025
File your taxes on or before April 15, 2025. Need more time?
File for an extension with the IRS.
Ready to get started?
Filing your taxes is easier than you might think. Give yourself a good head start by gathering these documents ahead of time.
Need access to a computer?
Many libraries across Colorado have computers available for the community to use for free. Contact your local library to learn more.
Get cash back when you file your taxes.
You do not need to make much money to get cash back when you file your taxes. Tax credits like the Family Affordability Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and others put more money back in your pocket that can be used to help pay for the things you need, like groceries, child care, rent, or car repairs. All you have to do is file a state and federal tax return to get your credits.
Need some extra help?
Call 2-1-1 or visit 211Colorado.org to get help with tax-related questions. Help is available in multiple languages including Spanish.