1. About the DABC Free Tax SuperSites
2. 2012 DABC Tax SuperSite Locations
3. 2012 Statewide Free Tax Site Locations
4. What Type of Returns Can Be Prepared at a DABC SuperSite
5. What to Bring With You to a DABC SuperSite
6. Can't Make it to a DABC Site? File Your Return Online for Free With Free File
7. Deaf Taxpayers: Free Assistance Now Available in Denver

about the dabc Free Tax SUPERSITES

All DABC Free Tax SuperSites prepares basic federal and State of Colorado income tax returns free of charge for individuals of low to moderate income.  We are an authorized IRS e-file provider. 

In 2012, DABC Tax SuperSites will offer some or all of the following services FREE to families making less than $49,000 or individuals making less than $35,000 in total income:

• Federal and State of Colorado tax return preparation;

• IRS e-file (electronic filing) for federal and State of Colorado tax returns;

• Amended and Prior Year return preparation (2008-2010) in March only;

• New Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) returns in March only;

• Free Checking accounts;

• Bilingual assistance (Spanish);

• Free Tax education classes;

• Refund splitting (allows you to save part of your refund into a second account);

• The ability to purchase US Savings Bonds using your tax refund.

√ No appointment is necessary at any DABC SuperSite (between January and April only).  Assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.  Last year the average wait time at a DABC site was less than 30 minutes.  Most free tax sites average more than a three hour wait!  Appointments are required between May and October. The DABC sites are not open in November or December.

√ The DABC tax preparation program is proud of our return accuracy.  Last year, per the IRS, over 98% of our returns were deemed properly prepared.  That is better than any other tax preparation program in the metro area (or in the State).  Don't settle for second rate services (free or not)!  Trust the DABC to get your return prepared correctly the first time! 

√ Please Note: The DABC cannot e-file returns that are not prepared at one of our SuperSite locations.

For additional information, please read answers to frequently asked questions about
the DABC Free Tax SuperSites.

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2012 DABC TAX supersite locations  -  NOW OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Free Services Offered Glossary

IRS e-file - Provides free IRS and State of Colorado electronic filing for the 2011 tax year
Free Checking Accounts - Free accounts may have a small fee for initial check order
Spanish Assistance - Site provides translators or preparer's that speak Spanish for return preparation
U.S. Savings Bonds - Purchase U.S. Savings Bonds with part of your tax refund and save for your future
ITIN Returns - Returns prepared for those needing to obtain Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers
Prior Year/Amended Returns - Site will prepare prior year and amended returns (2008-2010)

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2012 statewide free tax site locations

To obtain free tax site locations throughout Colorado by telephone, you may contact United Way by dialing 2-1-1. 

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what type of returns can be prepared at A DABC supersite?

Generally, you must make less than $49,000 per year for families or $35,000 for individuals (total household income) to qualify for our free services.

The DABC SuperSite will also limit return preparation to the following forms and schedules for current (2011) or prior years (2008-2010):

• Form 1040EZ - Federal Easy Form (Green)

• Form 1040A - Federal Short Form (Pink)

• Form 1040 - Federal Long Form (Blue)

• Form 1040X - Amended Returns (in march only)

• Schedule A - Itemized Deductions

• Schedule B - Interest and Dividends

• Schedule C-EZ - Business Expenses $5,000 or less

• Schedule D - Very Limited Capital Gains and Losses

• Schedule EIC - Earned Income Tax Credit

• Schedule R - Credit for the Elderly

• Schedule SE - Self Employment Tax

• Form 2441 - Child Care Expenses

• Form 8822 - IRS Change of Address

• Form 8863 - Education Credits

• Form 8332 - Release Claim to Exemption

• Form W-4 – Withholding Allowance

• Form 104 - State of Colorado Tax Return

• Form 104 PTC - State of Colorado Property Tax/Rent Rebate

• Form 104X - State of Colorado Amended Return (in march only)

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What To Bring With You To A DABC Free Tax superSite

Please review the following list carefully before visiting a DABC free tax SuperSite to ensure that you have all of the required documents needed to complete your federal and State of Colorado tax return:

• Your Social Security card, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or an accurate record of either number. If you're filing a joint tax return with your spouse and/or you're claiming a dependency exemption for someone, or claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit, you'll need to bring accurate records of those Social Security Numbers or ITINs, as well. (Accurate Social Security numbers are extremely important to ensure your tax return gets processed as quickly as possible -- which will speed up your receipt of any tax refund you may be expecting);

• Photo Identification such as a driver's license;

• Your spouse, if filing a joint tax return;

• Federal tax return package (if you received one in your mailbox);

• All Forms W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from all your employers for the year 2011. If you're filing a joint tax return, you'll need all your spouse's Forms W-2 as well;

• Any and all Forms 1099 you (and your spouse if filing jointly) received. Form 1099 reports various types of income received (such as interest, dividends, unemployment compensation, social security, state tax refunds, etc.);

• A copy of your last year's federal and state tax returns, if you kept copies;

• A copy of any year-end bank account statements showing any interest earned;

• A copy of any educational expenses paid to a qualified educational institution (including tuition/mandatory fees and interest paid on student loans);

• If you believe you may be able to "itemize your deductions" to reduce your taxes, bring lists, statements, bills, or receipts of your expenses for out of pocket medical and dental, property taxes, auto vehicle registration, home mortgage interest, casualty losses, charitable contributions, and other miscellaneous expenses;

• If you itemized deductions in the previous year (Schedule A), the amount of state tax refund you received (Form 1099-G);

• Tax ID numbers of the provider(s) (Social Security or Federal ID numbers) for any child care provided (Child and Dependent Care Credit);

• A bank account and routing number if selecting a direct deposit (refund) or direct debit (balance due). Most DABC SuperSites can open a bank account for free if you do not already have one.  If electronically filing, direct deposit refunds take 10-14 business days, versus 45 days for a paper check;

• If you are filing an amended return (to correct a return that has been previously filed), you must have a copy of the original return submitted and any of the above documents that you are correcting.

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can't make it to a dabc site?  now you can File your federal tax return online for free with Free File.

Free File will help you do your taxes for FREE if you earned less than $58,000 in 2011. The Free File program provides free federal income tax preparation and electronic filing for eligible taxpayers through a partnership between the Internal Revenue Service and the Free File Alliance LLC, a group of private sector tax software companies

Federal Tax Filing: Let the Free File program do the paperwork for you and get your Refund Fast, Free, and Easy! To file your return visit the Free File Website.

Colorado State Tax Filing: If you need to complete your State of Colorado return for free, prepare your federal return first, and then complete your state return online for free using Colorado NetFile.

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DEAF TAXPAYERS: FREE ASSISTANCE NOW AVAILABLE IN DENVER

DeafTax.com provides tax preparation and planning services for the U.S. deaf community. Through the use of cutting edge e-business practices and videophone technology, they provide high quality services to Deaf clients across the country. 

Residents of Denver making less than $49,000 now qualify for free tax preparation services. To make an appointment, please contact Tom Muniz by e-mail.

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