Tax Time!

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With taxes due on Tue., April 15, 2025, tax time is right around the corner. Save yourself a headache – don't wait until the last minute! Your Library has everything you need to file on time, including live tax preparation help (by appointment only) provided through our partners.  


Tax Assistance at PPLD

Get help preparing and filing your tax returns! AARP Foundation Tax-Aide and VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program) (geared towards low- to moderate-income taxpayers) offer free tax preparation services on-site at four Library locations, thanks to a team of IRS-certified volunteers.

Free Tax preparation services will be at the following Library locations from Jan. 29 through April 12 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: 

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

(open to people of all ages and income levels) 

  • Library 21c – Feb. 4 - April 10
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    • Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Call (719) 235-6757 or visit cotaxaide.org/appt beginning Wed., Jan. 15 to make an appointment. 

  • Fountain Library – Jan. 29 - April 12
    • Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
      • 1st ,3rd, and 4th Saturdays in Feb. and March
      • 1st and 2nd Saturdays in April

Call (719) 508-2629 or visit cotaxaide.org/appt beginning Sun., Jan. 12 to make an appointment. 

  • Sand Creek Library – Feb. 6 - April 10
    • Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Call (719) 203-1205 or visit cotaxaide.org/appt starting Wed., Jan.15 to make an appointment. 

VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program – Pikes Peak United Way

(for individuals who earned less than $67,000 in 2024) 

  • High Prairie Library
    • Sat., Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • Sat., March 22 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • Sat., April 5 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Call 2-1-1 on or after Wed., Jan. 22 to make an appointment. 


Tax Documents and Resources

Although Library staff cannot give tax advice, our Tax Resources Subject Guide is here to help you file on time. Find federal, Colorado, and other state tax forms, tax assistance, FAQs for accessing your IRS account information, and other useful information. Please note that our libraries do not stock federal or state tax forms or booklets, but you can print your forms using Library computers.