TAX RESOURCES

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COLORADO INCOME TAX RESOURCES

Booklet Includes:                 

 

Booklets:

CO_State taxBooklet104_2025.pdf

Individual Income Tax Guide.pdf                   

Forms:

2025 CO Individual Income Tax Return-DR0104_2025_Indv. Income tax.pdf

2025 CO Simplified Individual Income Tax Return- DR0104EZ_2025.pdf

DR_104EP_2026.pdf

 

Link to CO Tax forms:

https://tax.colorado.gov/forms-by-tax-type 

 

CO Child Care Expenses and Early Childhood Educator Credit

Instructions and Forms:

Colorado Family Affordability Tax Credit

Qualifying resident individuals can claim a refundable family affordability tax credit for tax year 2025. Income restrictions apply in determining eligibility for the credit. The credit is allowed only for eligible children under the age of 17. Click on the link to more information from the Colorado Department of Revenue

 

Income Tax Topics_ Family Affordability Tax Credit.pdf

DR0104CN_2025_Child Tax credit form.pdf

DR 1703 Early Childhood Educator Income Tax Credit Affidavit.pdf

 

Colorado Child Tax Credit

Qualifying resident individuals can claim a refundable child tax credit for tax years 2022 and later. Income restrictions apply in determining eligibility for the credit. The credit is allowed only for eligible children under the age of 6. However, a separate credit may be allowed for children age 16 and younger.

 

Colorado 104PTC Book

Colorado Property Tax/Rent/Heart Rebate Filing Guide.

 

 

Booklets:

English Version-CO_State taxBookletBook104PTC_2025.pdf

Spanish Version-CO_State taxBooklet104PTCSP_2025.pdf

Forms:

DR104PTC_2025form.pdf

DR0104PTCSP_2025form.pdf

DR0158_2025_ExtensionincomeTaxform.pdf

 

Information about TABOR Refund: 

 

Colorado Department of Revenue Contact information: 

Website LINK

Colorado Department of Revenue

Section or Employee Name and Room Number

P.O. Box 17087

Denver, CO 80217-0087

Phone: 

CO taxpayer help line: (303) 238-7378 TTY: (800) 659-2656

Voice telephone for the hearing impaired: (800) 659-3656

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

 

Colorado LEAP program (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program: 

Click this LINK for more information and application. 

LEAP25-26Application.pdf

LEAP25-26ApplicationSP.pdf

  • The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard-working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. Our goal is to help bring warmth, comfort and safety to your home and family by assisting with heating costs.
  • The LEAP program works to keep our communities warm during the winter (November through April) by providing assistance with heating costs, equipment repair and/or replacement of inoperable heating tools. While the program is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating, we aim to help alleviate some of the burdens that come with Colorado's colder months.
  • In most cases, the energy assistance benefit is paid directly to the household energy supplier. In most cases, if you are approved for LEAP, payments are made directly to your primary heating fuel vendor and a notice will be sent to you informing you of the benefit amount. Other benefits provided by LEAP include repair or replacement of a home’s primary heating system, such as a furnace or wood-burning stove. The program does not provide financial assistance for any type of temporary or portable heating.
  • If your income is up to 60% of the state median income level, you may qualify for heating assistance through LEAP. The state median income level used for the 2023-24 LEAP season was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in July 2023. The amount of the energy assistance benefit varies depending on a variety of factors, including the primary heating fuel costs and income.
  • The Colorado LEAP program is federally funded. If you received your LEAP application in the mail, please use the return envelope included to submit your application. Otherwise, please contact 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) to find the address of your county contact

 

 

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FEDERAL TAX RESOURCES

 

Federal 1040 AND 1040SR Instruction Book

IRS official booklet(s) for the 2025 Tax Year.

User's Guide - IRS Free File Fillable Forms (Publication 5274)
Linked to PDF instructions for using IRS - Free File Fillable Forms.

IRS Free File: Do your taxes for free
IRS Free File lets qualified taxpayers prepare and file federal income tax returns online using guided tax preparation software. It’s safe, easy and no cost to you. Those who don’t qualify can still use Free File Fillable Forms.

Booklets:

Federal Tax Form Instruction Booklet: FED.1040 Instruction booklet.pdf

Publication 17 Booklet- This covers the general rules for filing federal income tax returns. It supplements the information contained in your federal income tax form instruction booklet. This publication explains the tax law to make sure you pay only what you owe and no more. Pub.17_YourFed.IncomeTaxGuide.pdf

 

INDIVIDUAL TAX FORMS

 1040 Form– fed1040_2025.pdf

 1040 Form Spanish–Coming soon!

 1040SR Form– fed1040sr_2025.pdf

 1040SR Form Spanish–Coming Soon! 

 2025 Form 1040ES- Fed.1040EZ_2025.pdf

 Extension Form-fed4868_Extensionform.pdf

 

OTHER TAX FORMS

Schedule R_1040creditfortheelderyanddisabled.pdf

Tax Forms in the Library

  • PCCLD receives limited quantities of paper tax forms and booklets, and they are available inside the libraries while supplies last. WE WILL RECEIVE TAX BOOKLETS AND FORMS IN LATE JANUARY/ EARLY FEBRUARY 2026.
  • Forms and instructions can be printed from public computers. Ask the desk for more information. 
  • Library staff are NOT able to offer tax advice, advice about tax forms, and cannot provide tax preparation help.

 

You can pick up Federal 1040 tax forms and booklets at all of our Library locations while supplies last. (In English and in Spanish). 

 

Below are some options for looking at or printing Federal Tax forms and Booklets at the Library. 

OPTIONS AT PCCLD : 

  1. If you would like to print out a Federal Tax booklet at the library, please see desk staff and they can help you print forms and booklets OR log onto a computer and print forms yourself (see links below). 
  • All black and white prints and copies are $.10 (ten cents) a page. 
  • First 10 pages of Tax related forms are FREE. (see desk staff  BEFORE you print). 

 

Below are some options for ORDERING Federal Tax Forms and Instruction booklets through the U.S. Postal Service via the IRS.

 

HOW TO ORDER FEDERAL TAX FORMS AND BOOKLETS THROUGH THE IRS:

 

  • CLICK THIS LINK TO PLACE AN ORDER ONLINE THROUGH THE IRS. Follow the instructions on the website, and the IRS will mail forms to you through the U.S. Postal Service. 

 

  •  Order by phone at 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676)

 

Other Tax Resources for Filing

 

Tax Preparation Assistance

  1. VITA-Pueblo Volunteer Income Tax Assistance 

  • APPOINTMENTS ONLY–Sign-up on VITA website!!
  • Household Annual Income $69,000 or below
  • Dates/Times/Locations-SEE BELOW

 

 

2. Get Ahead Colorado 

  • Helps Colorado families and individuals connect to FREE tax filing services so that you can claim the tax credits you are eligible for. 
  • Free do-it-yourself online filing, free virtual remote filing with help, or free in-person filing at a VITA site.
  • Will also help you find resources if you DO NOT qualify for VITA.
  • English Website: www.GetAheadColorado.org
  • Spanish Website: www.HaciaAdelanteColorado.org

 

 

 

3. AARP Foundation Tax Aide 
    230 N. Union Ave, Pueblo Co, 81003. (719) 924-8662 

  • Must call 2-1-1 to make an appointment with AARP Pueblo location for tax preparation. 

4. Colorado Taxpayer Service Centers

  • Taxpayer Service Centers are open for in-person visits with masks required. Schedule an in-person appointment online for a  center near you. 

5. Tax Help Colorado

  • Tax Help Colorado offers FREE tax preparation assistance in English and Spanish for qualified individuals and families. Visit the website to find a location and book an appointment near you. 
  • Take a short questionnaire to see if you qualify. 

6. My Free Taxes

  • Qualified taxpayers can prepare their own simple returns online for FREE with telephone and chat support from trained volunteers from United Way. 

 

7. 211 Colorado Tax Assistance

  • Call 211 or go to the link to see resources about Free Filing assistance, and Tax credit information. 

8. IRS Free File

  • The IRS offers free e-filing of federal returns for taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes under $89,000. The Free File fill-able forms are available to all taxpayers regardless of income for use in lieu of paper forms. 


How It Works

  1. Start at IRS.gov/FreeFile — always go through the IRS.gov site to access the IRS Free File tax preparation software. You won’t get IRS Free File if you go directly to a partner’s commercial website.

  2. Choose an IRS Free File option (1) Guided tax software or (2) Free File Fillable Forms. Please note: for guided tax, there is an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) threshold to qualify for a free federal tax return.

  3. If you select Guided Tax, choose an IRS Free File partner using the (1) “Find your trusted partner” tool or the (2) Browse All page. Each partner sets its own eligibility criteria (income, age, state residency). Once you select a partner, IRS sends you directly to the partner’s website to create an account.

  4. If you select Free File Fillable Forms, click the Free File Fillable Forms application to create an account.

  5. Prepare and file your federal tax return using the Guided tax software or Free File Fillable Forms.

  6. Get confirmation via email when the IRS has accepted your return. If your return is rejected, in most cases you can make the correction(s) and resubmit it electronically before the deadline.
     

What about it is free

The term "free" in the IRS Free File program means that eligible taxpayers can prepare and e-file their federal tax returns at no cost using tax preparation software provided by the members of the Free File Alliance. The program also includes the Free File Fillable Forms application, a tax preparation option available to all income levels at no cost.
 

An IRS Free File Guided Tax provider may charge a fee for (1) state tax return preparation and filing, (2) when the filer does not qualify for a free federal tax return based on the provider’s eligibility criteria, (3) when the filer’s adjusted gross income (AGI) exceeds the Guided Tax program’s AGI threshold for eligibility.
 

 

IRS and the Free File Alliance Partnership

The IRS Free File program is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, a coalition of tax preparation software companies. IRS Free File partners provide free electronic tax preparation and filing of federal tax returns at no cost to qualifying taxpayers. Some may offer a free state return.
 

The IRS does not endorse any individual IRS Free File Guided Tax partner.

 

Benefits of filing through the IRS Free File program

  • Free federal tax return preparation and filing. Some provide a free state tax return; use the (1) “Find your trusted partner” tool or the (2) Browse All page to identify the providers that will provide you with a free federal and/or state tax return.

  • No upselling of additional services or hidden fees permitted. Selling of bank products, such as a refund anticipation loan (RAL), audit protection or other services are prohibited.

  • No deceptive online practices such as confusing websites or designs used to trick or manipulate users into something they did not intend.

  • IRS and Free File Alliance reviews to ensure each software is compliant.

  • Calculation guarantees in the guided tax software. Member companies will pay any IRS penalties and/or interest resulting from an error in their software calculations.

  • Free customer service

  • Active-duty military receive a free federal tax return preparation using any Guided Tax provider when their AGI is within the program’s threshold.
     

What you need

  • Collect your income statements, business expenses, evidence to support deductions and credits and other documents you need to file your taxes in one place. This way, you can prepare an accurate return, claim deductions or credits and avoid errors that could delay your refund. You can find a list of documents you may need on the ‘Gather your documents’ page.

  • Identify your Prior-Year AGI or Self-Select signature personal identification number (PIN) to verify and sign your electronic tax return. When self-preparing your taxes and filing electronically, you must sign and validate your electronic tax return. To verify and sign your identity, use last year’s AGI or last year’s self-select signature PIN. The 5 digit self-select PIN is any five numbers (except all zeros) that you chose which serves as your electronic signature. If you’ve never filed before, you can create a new self-select PIN or put “$0” as your AGI.

If you do not know last year’s AGI, you can find it by signing into your online account and viewing it in the section on Tax Records. This is the fastest and easiest way to view your prior year adjusted gross income (AGI) and access your tax records. If you are unable to access your online account, you can get a tax return transcript by mail showing your prior year AGI.
 

How to find the right IRS Free File product

Taxpayers can find the right product by visiting IRS.gov/freefile and:

  1. Select “Explore Free Guided Tax Software”, then select the “Find a Trusted Partner” tool for help in finding the right product, or
     

  2. Use “Browse All Trusted Partners” to review each offer,
     

  3. Choose the product that best fits their situation, and
     

  4. Follow the links to the trusted partner's website to begin their tax return.
     

IRS Free File works on computers, smart phones or tablets.
 

2026 IRS Free File participants

The following trusted partners are participating in IRS Free File for 2026:

  1. 1040Now

  2. Drake (1040.com)

  3. On-Line Taxes

  4. TaxAct

  5. TaxHawk (FreeTaxUSA)

  6. TaxSlayer 

IRS Free File helps taxpayers save money and file their taxes quickly and securely. For more information or to get started on a tax return today, visit IRS Free File: Do Your Taxes For Free.

9. TaxHelp Colorado at Pueblo Community College

  • Free income tax preparation is available at Pueblo Community College, 900 W. Orman Ave. Those who had a 2024 household income of less than $69,000 can have their return completed by IRS-certified tax preparers.

Online Learning

 

IRS Free File: Do Your Taxes for Free
IRS Free File lets taxpayers prepare and file federal income tax returns online using guided tax preparation software. It’s secure, easy and no cost to you. Those who don’t qualify can still use Free File Fillable Forms.

Benefits of using the IRS Free File service: 

  • Includes video tutorials 

  • You can obtain a free federal tax return: You choose an IRS Free File company after reviewing their eligibility criteria for a free return. If you qualify and choose a program, it’s free to prepare and e-file your federal tax return.

  • If you used IRS Free File last year, you will receive an email from the same company that you used, welcoming you back to their official IRS Free File services. The email must include a link to the company’s IRS Free File site and explain how to file with it. If you choose this email link and qualify, you will not be charged for preparation and e-filing of a federal tax return.

  • Fees to file your federal return are prohibited: Companies in the IRS Free File Program won’t charge you anything to file your federal tax return if you qualify. They also won’t ask you to buy any products or services (for example, promotional rebates) in exchange for a free federal tax return.

  • Bank products with fees are not a part of IRS Free File. As part of IRS Free File, you must not be offered bank products that often carry product fees, such as refund transfer products (e.g., refund anticipation loans (RALs)).

  • Free state returns may be available: Some IRS Free File Program partner companies offer free state tax preparation. Others charge a state fee. Be sure to read each company’s information carefully.

  • Each IRS Free File Company Guarantees the Accuracy of the Return Calculations: Each company lists this guarantee on its Free File website. You can pursue any accuracy concerns directly with the company that prepared your return.

  • You have choices: If you don’t qualify for an IRS Free File offer after visiting a company’s Free File website, you can return to the IRS.gov Free File website to seek a Free File offer that may meet your needs. Each IRS Free File company will provide you information when you don’t qualify, with a link back to the IRS.gov Free File site.

  • Seek help if you need it: If you need help when you are at a company’s IRS Free File site and doing your taxes, you may refer to the company’s free customer service options.

  • IRS can help find a free option for you. IRS Free File has a Choose a trusted partner tool to help you find an offer that best meets your needs.

 

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