Free tax help in Denver

Where to start in Denver

Start with Tax Help Colorado’s eligibility and location tools, then check the library’s local resource list and the national locators. Colorado-wide programs can include sites outside Denver; confirm the location before travelling.

Tax Help Colorado

Operated by Mile High United Way, Tax Help Colorado offers free tax preparation for people meeting its program rules. Its site separates eligibility checks, preparation instructions and a location finder. Check the service type at the location you choose rather than assuming every site offers the same assistance.

• Tax Help Colorado: eligibility and services
• Tax Help Colorado: find a free tax site

Denver Public Library’s tax resources

The library maintains links to local assistance, Colorado filing resources and tax forms. Its list includes Tax Help Colorado and Denver Asset Building Coalition. This is a resource list, not a promise of tax preparation at every library branch; library staff do not provide tax advice.

• Denver Public Library: taxes, forms and assistance resources
• Tax Help Colorado: prepare for your visit

National programs with local search tools

IRS VITA and TCE

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) provide free basic return preparation for qualifying taxpayers through partner-run sites. VITA commonly serves people on lower incomes, people with disabilities and people needing language assistance. TCE particularly focuses on people aged 60 and over. Income rules and the returns a site can handle vary; ask the site about your circumstances.

IRS: program rules, service limits and the VITA/TCE locator. Search near your ZIP code and confirm dates with the selected site. A locator result does not guarantee availability.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

Tax-Aide provides free tax assistance, with a focus on adults over 50 with low to moderate incomes. AARP membership is not required. Available services depend on the location and the return’s complexity; use the program’s information and locator to check options near Denver.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: services and site locator. The locator and appointments are seasonal; confirm the current service period directly.

If you prefer to prepare your own return

IRS Free File lists online filing options and their eligibility rules. Self-preparation is different from an appointment with a volunteer. Check whether your chosen offer includes the state return you need and whether any fees apply.

Before you book

Ask the program these questions before travelling or uploading documents:

• Does the program cover my income, location, tax year and type of return? Mention self-employment, rental income or other circumstances that may affect its service limits.
• Which federal, state and local returns can this site prepare? Is the full service free?
• Is an appointment required, and is the service in person, drop-off or remote? What language or accessibility arrangements are available?
• Which documents should I bring, and must anyone else attend or sign?

The IRS preparation checklist covers identification, income records, prior returns and other information that may be needed. Follow the selected program’s own instructions as well; the IRS list is a starting point, not confirmation that your documents or return are complete.

Share sensitive documents only through the program’s confirmed process. Do not send Social Security numbers, tax returns, identity documents or banking details to this directory or its general contact email.