Tax Help

Need tax help? The Alamosa Public Library can help you in three ways:

1-on-1 Tax Help:

• For people who are:
  • 65 and older,
  • A widow or widower 58 and older,
  • OR
  • Totally disabled
• A volunteer will help you in person.
• The volunteer will help you with:
  • Filling out the paper version of the Colorado 2022 104PTC Heat/Property Tax/Rent Rebate form.
  • Answering basic questions on your 2022 federal taxes.
  • Answering basic questions on your 2022 Colorado state taxes.
• Our tax person will not electronically file the 104PTC and will not fill out or electronically file either the state or federal taxes for you.

GetYourRefund:

• For those who make under $66,000 per year.
• Send your tax documents and identification to VITA in Denver, who will prepare a return for you.
• Preparation can take several weeks, at the end of which you will need to e-sign the document.
• The Library can provide a laptop and reserved room, plus a staff person to help with technology questions. Staff cannot assist with tax questions.

File Yourself:

• For those who make under $73,000 per year.
• Fill in the information yourself and file electronically for free.
• Email or call Colorado VITA for answers to your tax questions within 24 hours.
• The Library can provide a laptop and reserved room, plus a staff person to help with technology questions. Staff cannot assist with tax questions.