We are back at the Senior Center beginning on 3/31/25.
CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment. Appointments are still available.
The last day to file taxes at CSU is 4/5/25.
Are you filing a return with small business income or a broker’s statement?
In order to ensure accuracy we now require you to bring your previous year’s tax return if you have these documents. This helps make sure that we do not miss any deductions or carry forwards.
2024 Foreign Students and Scholars
We have no further assistance available before the end of the filing season. DO NOT SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE SENIOR CENTER OR WALK INTO THE LIBRARY OR OTHER SITES. FOREIGN STUDENT RETURNS TAKE SPECIAL TRAINING. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO HELP YOU AT REGULAR SITES.
Get Ready for VITA service fill out your intake forms before you arrive at a VITA site.
A limited supply of tax forms can be found at the Old Town Library. You may also pick up a tax form at an open VITA site. The Fort Collins Senior Center and Northside Aztlan Center DO NOT hand out forms. Please help save the environment and printing costs. Do not take a packet unless you are going to use it. You may also download and print the forms here:
Intake Form Spanish Intake Form
Fort Collins and Windsor VITA Locations
Our tax location calendar is established. We will be available:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings at the Fort Collins Senior Center from early April – 4/14/2025 CLICK HERE to schedule a senior center appointment.
Monday, Thursday 1PM – 4PM Old Town Library from 2/3/2025 – 4/14/2025. This site is walk-in first come, first served. The last sign in is at 3PM unless the site reaches capacity sooner due to staffing and space limitations. This site often reaches maximum capacity early. Due to security concerns, the Old Town Library no longer allows congregation of tax clients before the site opens. A signup is placed at 9:00 each morning the site is open. Sign up on the list and return by 12PM to claim your spot in line.
Monday afternoons Windsor Library 3PM-6PM APPOINTMENTS ARE SCHEDULED AT THIS LINK
Saturday CSU Rockwell Hall 10AM – 2PM 2/1/2025 – 4/5/2025 Closed 3/15 & 3/22 For Spring Break. This site is walk-in first come, first served. The last walk-in is signed in at 1PM unless staffing needs require sign ins to end earlier.
Loveland VITA information
Our partner site, Loveland VITA, offers service to the Loveland area 4 days per week. The site is located at the House of Neighborly Service Life Center on 1511 East 11th Street (11th Street between Madison and Boise). The site is walk-in, first come, first served operating Monday – Thursday from 10AM – 2PM. The site will run 2/4/25 – 4/15/25. The amount of clients the site can serve per day is limited by the number of qualified volunteers. More information can be found at vitaloveland.org .
Other Colorado and US VITA sites
You can use the IRS VITA lookup tool or call United Way 2-1-1 to locate a VITA site near you.
Colorado Tax Return Processing Delay
The Colorado Department of Revenue is not processing tax returns at this time. It is anticipated that processing should begin on the week of February 17th. Once processing begins, it can take up to 21 days for your return to be processed. To check the status of your Colorado return, please visit the Colorado Department of Revenue’s website.
Tax Time Guide 2025: Essentials needed for filing a 2024 tax return
IR-2025-23, Feb. 19, 2025
WASHINGTON — As the 2025 tax filing season continues, the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to make essential preparations and be aware of significant changes that may affect their 2024 tax returns.
This announcement marks the commencement of the Tax Time Guide series. The IRS uses this guide to provide updated information to assist taxpayers in filling an accurate return. A wealth of resources and tools is also available on IRS.gov, including a dedicated special free help page accessible 24/7.
The IRS encourages taxpayers to read Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals), for additional guidance and updates. READ MORE
Don’t wait on hold; use IRS online tools for faster help
IR-2025-22, Feb. 12, 2025
WASHINGTON — With the 2025 filing season underway and the anticipated high demand for IRS phone lines around the Presidents Day holiday, the Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to visit IRS.gov and use online tools to get immediate answers. READ MORE
IRS issues guidance for the District of Columbia and States that have paid family and medical leave programs
THIS INCLUDES COLORADO.
IR-2025-16, Jan. 15, 2025
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance on the income and employment tax treatment of contributions and benefits paid in certain situations under a state paid family and medical leave program, as well as the related reporting requirements. Rev. Rul. 2025-4 PDF provides guidance to the District of Columbia and states that have mandatory paid family and medical leave programs and for employees working in and employers operating in those states. Today’s guidance responds to requests to clarify the federal tax treatment of state paid leave programs that help pay employees who can’t work because of non-occupational injuries to themselves or family members, as well as sickness and disabilities. READ MORE
IRS: California wildfire victims qualify for tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Oct. 15
IR-2025-10, Jan. 10, 2025
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in southern California affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that began on Jan. 7, 2025.
These taxpayers now have until Oct. 15, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Currently, individuals and households that reside or have a business in Los Angeles County qualify for tax relief.
The same relief will be available to any other counties added later to the disaster area. The current list of eligible localities is always available on the Tax relief in disaster situations page on IRS.gov. READ MORE
IRS announces Jan. 27 start to 2025 tax filing season; agency continues historic improvements to expand, enhance tools and filing options to help taxpayers
Free File program now open; Direct File available starting Jan. 27 for taxpayers in 25 states
IR-2025-08, Jan. 10, 2025
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the nation’s 2025 tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, and will feature expanded and enhanced tools to help taxpayers as a result of the agency’s historic modernization efforts.
The IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed ahead of the Tuesday, April 15 federal deadline. More than half of all tax returns are expected to be filed this year with the help of a tax professional, and the IRS urges people to use a trusted tax pro to avoid potential scams and schemes. READ MORE
Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on new Roth catch-up rule, other SECURE 2.0 Act provisions
IR-2025-07, Jan. 10, 2025
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations today addressing several SECURE 2.0 Act provisions relating to catch-up contributions, which are additional contributions under a 401(k) or similar workplace retirement plan that generally are allowed with respect to employees who are age 50 or older.
This includes proposed rules related to a provision requiring that catch-up contributions made by certain higher-income participants be designated as after-tax Roth contributions. READ MORE
Prepare to file in 2025: Get Ready for tax season with key updates, essential tips
IR-2024-311, Dec. 19, 2024
WASHINGTON — With the 2025 filing season quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers to take key steps now to prepare for filing their 2024 federal income tax returns next year.
The IRS continues to improve taxpayer services to help people prepare for tax season with more digital tools and options available. The IRS encourages taxpayers to sign up now for an IRS Online Account to make tax season easier and help safeguard their tax information. READ MORE
IRS urges many retirees to make required withdrawals from retirement plans by year-end deadline
pdated 12/13/2024: An update was made to this news release as a reminder to individuals who turned 73 years old in 2024.
IR-2024-309, Dec. 10, 2024
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded those aged 73 and older of the deadline to take required minimum distributions from individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) and other retirement plans, and highlighted updates introduced by the SECURE 2.0 Act. read more
IRS encourages taxpayers to prepare for 2025 filing season with online tools and key reminders
IR-2024-297, Nov. 22, 2024
WASHINGTON — As the nation’s tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding people of simple steps they can take now to prepare to file their 2024 federal tax returns.
This reminder is part of the IRS’s “Get Ready” campaign to help everyone prepare for the upcoming filing season in early 2025.
“Our focus at the IRS continues to be on making tax filing easier and more accessible for everyone,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. “We’ve added more digital tools to help taxpayers. But as tax season quickly approaches, the IRS reminds taxpayers there are important steps they can take now to get ready for 2025. From reviewing withholding to signing up for an IRS Online Account, there are multiple ways for people to help make the 2025 filing season easier.”
As the IRS continues its historic transformation work, the agency continues introducing new online tools as well as expanding and updating other digital tools. These are designed to help taxpayers and make tax filing easier. read more
Colorado Tax Law changes for seniors, families, and disabled residents.
The senior housing income tax credit has returned. Senior qualify for up to $800 single, $1,600 married filing separately for non exempted properties. The new credit is closer to parity with the exemption for property owners who have been approved for the homestead exemption in their county. READ MORE from the approved bill.
Child tax credits are renewed through 2034. The rates have increased and will adjust based on inflation during the approved period. READ MORE from the approved bill.
The Property Tax and Heat Rebate Application is changing in 2025. These changes will not be effective until you file your taxes in 2026.. The maximum credit amount has increased. Disabled people will no longer file this form. Instead a new refundable credit will be added to the individual tax return. READ MORE from the approved bill.
IRS encourages people to do an end-of-summer tax checkup to avoid tax surprises next year
IR-2024-225, Aug. 27, 2024
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.
While most taxpayers get a refund after filing their taxes, many also find they unexpectedly owe taxes. This can be due to a life or job change for which they did not make the necessary tax adjustment during the year. read more
Treasury and IRS issue guidance for the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
IR-2024-280, Oct. 24, 2024
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Revenue Procedure 2024-31 PDF and proposed regulations to provide guidance for the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. read more
IRS encourages all taxpayers to sign up for an IP PIN for the 2025 tax season
IF YOU CHOOSE TO SIGN UP FOR AN IPPIN, YOU MUST PROVIDE IT EVERY YEAR IN ORDER FOR YOUR TAXES TO BE PREPARED. THE LETTER ARRIVES IN JANUARY. IF YOU LOSE / MISPLACE THE LETTER, YOU MUST REQUEST A COPY OF THE LETTER, WHICH TAKES UP TO 21 DAYS TO PROCESS.
IR-2024-278, Oct. 23, 2024
WASHINGTON — As the 2025 tax season approaches, the IRS encourages all taxpayers to take an important step to safeguard their identity by signing up for an identity protection personal identification number (IP PIN).
This simple yet crucial step can provide an added layer of security, helping protect against tax-related identity theft.
The IRS encourages taxpayers to sign up for IRS Online Account, which provides a quick and easy way to obtain an IP PIN. Signing up early will ensure taxpayers have extra safety by having an IP PIN to electronically file their returns when the filing season begins in 2025. read more
IRS releases tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2025 (tax brackets, major changes, etc.)
IR-2024-273, Oct. 22, 2024
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today the annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2025.
Revenue Procedure 2024-40 PDF provides detailed information on adjustments and changes to more than 60 tax provisions that will impact taxpayers when they file their returns in 2026. read more