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, 2024.

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 help and support from an IRS-certified tax preparer and file your taxes at a Colorado Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Colorado Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), or AARP Tax Aide site. These sites offer free tax help and free tax preparation to people who generally make $64,000 or less, people with disabilities, or limited English-speaking taxpayers. VITA/TCE services are not only free, but they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. 


You can make an appointment that fits your schedule or visit a walk-in site. You can view the full list of sites here, or find the site nearest to you using the buttons or map below.

Tax season starts in late January

You can file your taxes as soon as the IRS opens for the tax season. 

Tax DAY IS APRIL 15, 2024

File your taxes on or before April 15, 2024. Need more time?
File for an extension with the IRS.

Two people prepare their tax returns at home on a laptop computer

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.

 
Parent working at home on a laptop computer. She is taking a break to hug her small child.

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 Child Tax Credit, the 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. 

Colorado families with children can get up to $2,000 per child from the Child Tax Credit. People with lower incomes can get up to $7,430 from the Earned Income Income Tax Credit. All you have to do is file a tax return to get your credits.

Family standing together in a rural setting. The father is holding their baby on his shoulders.

Need some extra help?

Call 2-1-1 or visit 2-1-1 Colorado to get help with tax related questions. Help is available in multiple languages including Spanish.