Tax Assistance

Tax Help Colorado

Program Mission

Provide high-quality, free tax preparation services to low- and middle-income individuals and families, offered by IRS-certified volunteers.

Get Tax Help

Ready to have your taxes prepared by an IRS-certified volunteer? Learn if you qualify for free tax assistance through Tax Help Colorado.

How The Program Works

Tax Help Colorado helps thousands of individuals and families get the refund they are owed by providing quality, free tax assistance. 

free tax assistance to low- and middle-income families in Colorado - Learn more about the Tax Help Colorado program

Tax Help Colorado is an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that helps thousands of families access quality, free tax assistance each year.

We partner with community colleges, nonprofits, and central service providers to connect low- and moderate-income families and individuals to free high-quality tax preparation.

Regardless of previous experience, volunteers can develop tax preparation skills, get hands-on experience, and better understand the tax system and its role in social justice and economic opportunity in order to help our community.

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Why FREE TAX ASSISTANCE MATTERS

Tax preparation can be a confusing and expensive process for many individuals and families. Tax Help Colorado removes the challenges and financial burden by offering quality, free tax assistance each year thanks to a growing network of dedicated partners and volunteers. We know this is more than just a tax return, it’s a refund that can help families build a better future.

IMPACT AT A GLANCE

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Our Stories

Eight Ways to Support Families This Holiday Season
Each Tax Form Tells a Story
Volunteers Wanted For Tax Help Colorado Program
Volunteers Help More than 5,000 Colorado Residents Receive Free Tax Assistance

As the holiday season approaches, there are many ways you can support our community by volunteering and engaging in our work, like the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot, Children’s Holiday Party and more.

October 30, 2023

For many families, the tax refund is the biggest check they’ll receive in a year. Learn more about how volunteers play a crucial role in getting low- and moderate-income families the tax return they are owed each year.

October 10, 2023

Volunteers are critical to the work of Tax Help Colorado, including 15-year-old Chanda, who volunteered for 45 hours near her home in Thornton this year. Learn more about how Tax Help Colorado helps families build toward economic stability.

August 23, 2023

This year Tax Help Colorado filed more than 5,000 returns, helping residents obtain more than $10.2 million in tax refunds.  The program also saved participants more than $1 million in tax preparation fees.

May 5, 2022
Program Goals

OUR 2025 GOALS

Provide 15,000 Colorado families with free, high-quality tax preparation that advances their economic mobility

Complete 5,000 tax returns for Coloradans with low or moderate incomes, limited English proficiency, and those with disabilities.

Support Tax Help Colorado

Invest in Mile High United Way’s community programs, like Tax Help Colorado, or sign up to become a volunteer!