Tax Help Colorado
At Tax Help Colorado you can get FREE tax help from a trustworthy, IRS-certified tax preparer through Morgan Community College. If you make less than $69,000 a year, you are eligible for free tax help and may qualify for a refund that puts money directly back into your pocket.
Tax Help Colorado can help you access valuable tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (worth up to $8,046).
Tax Help Colorado 2026 Schedule
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: February 3rd – March 5th.
Appointments: 2pm-6pm
Location: MCC Fort Morgan Campus, Cedar Hall (see campus map) or at the MCC Burlington Center
Each appointment is one hour. Please bring all required documents noted below.
¡Asistencia gratuita para sus impuestos!
Reciba servicios GRATUITOS de preparación de impuestos de alta calidad si el ingreso de su hogar en 2025 fue de $69,000 o menos.
Febrero 3, 2026 – Marzo 5, 2026
Martes y Jueves | 2pm – 6pm
Fort Morgan, Edificio Cedar Hall o Centro MCC de Burlington
Por favor traer los siguientes documentos a su cita:
- Identificación de foto para el primario y secundario. usario de los impuestos
- Tarjeta se seguro social o ITIN para todos los individuals en el formulario (fotos son aceptables)
- Todos los documentos tributarios de 2025
What Tax Help Colorado CANNOT help you with…
Due to IRS regulations, IRS-Certified volunteers cannot prepare returns with the following characteristics:
Income From:
- Rental properties
- Farming
- Royalties (unless reported on Schedule K-1 or 1099-Misc Box 2)
- Ministers and members of the clergy
- Other gains/losses
Certain Credits & Deductions
- Mortgage interest credits
- Qualified adoption expenses
- Health coverage tax credit
- Federal tax paid on fuels
- Casualty losses
Other
- Income over $69,000
- Household employees
- Kiddie Tax
- Digital assets
- Adjustments needed for amounts reported on Form 1099-OID
Certain Self-Employment
- Business income with a net loss
- Expenses over $35,000
- Vehicle expenses reported as actual expenses (Can do standard mileage)
- Expenses for employees
- Contract labor
- Business use of home
- Casualty losses
- Costs of goods sold (inventory)
- Return and allowances
- Rental properties, including AirBNB
- Income from controlled substances, such as marijuana
Non Resident Alien Tax Form
- F, J, M or Q Visas; dual status
Required Documents to Bring
For self-employed returns, download the Self-Employment Tax Document Checklist before coming to your appointment and bring all required information. Also, download and fill out the Intake form below to save time at your appointment.
For joint returns, both individuals must be present to sign the required forms!
FAQ: What is Tax Help Colorado?
A partnership between Mile High United Way and the Colorado Community College System, Tax Help Colorado offers free tax preparation assistance to the individuals who earn less than $60,000 a year, helping to ease the burden of commercial tax preparation on low-wage earners. The program was launched in 2007 to help link even more Colorado families to valuable tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
FAQ: Are the preparers certified?
The volunteer preparers are MCC students and community volunteers who completed the Tax Preparation courses at MCC and have become IRS-Certified Tax Preparers.
Volunteer With Us
Every hour volunteered puts an average of $1,700 in the hands of families
Tax preparation can be a confusing and expensive process for many. Tax Help Colorado removes these challenges by offering high-quality, free tax assistance thanks to a growing network of dedicated volunteers. No prior experience or tax knowledge is necessary!
As an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, we provide all the training you need to become IRS-certified. As a volunteer, you are providing more than a tax refund. You are helping families save money and build a better future.
