The tax deadline of April 15 is fast approaching, but there’s help out there with tax questions and preparations for people who need it.
The United State Internal Revenue Service expects about 138 million Americans, and more than 2 million Coloradans, to file tax returns this year with about 43 percent of them filing by mail.
The Denver Asset Building Coalition offers free tax preparation for Denverites whose families make less than $45,000 combined annually.
Since 2003, DABC has been assisting with Federal and Colorado tax preparations.
DABC has several locations this year, including at the King Trimble Center, 2980 Curtis St., and at the Emily Griffith Opportunity School, 1250 Welton St., Room 327.
The sites have limited hours. For more information on DABC go to its website at
To obtain information by telephone on free tax preparation locations outside of Denver and throughout Colorado call the United Way helpline at 2-1-1.
The Internal Revenue Service operates taxpayer assistance centers: Denver, 1999 Broadway, 303 446-1675; Colorado Springs, 2864 S. Circle Drive, 719 579-5227; Fort Collins, 301 S. Howes St., 970 221-0688; and Grand Junction, 400 Rood Ave., 970 241-6265.
IRS walk-in center staffers help answer questions about tax preparations Monday through Friday during business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If face-to-face assistance isn’t a priority, tax payers can call 1-800-829-1040 (individuals) or 1-800-829-4933 (businesses) for help with questions.
Help can also be found at The Taxpayer Advocate Service: Call 303-603-4600 in the Denver area or 1-877-777-4778 outside the metro area.
On Tax Day, Wednesday April 15, 33 U.S. Post Offices in the state will offer extended hours to help with the last minute filing crush.
The Denver Downtown Main Post Office at 20th and Curtis will be open until 7:00 p.m. on April 15 with tax mail collection until midnight.
The Denver General Mail Facility at 7500 E. 53rd Place will be open its usual 24 hours with tax filing collections until midnight.
Customers can call the postal customer line at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) for information on April 15 extended tax mail collection sites.
According to the IRS, 20 percent of taxpayers wait until the last week to file or mail their returns.
Tax payers should take care not to forget to sign and complete all forms.
About 76 percent of Americans can expect a refund this year and 24 percent will most likely owe money to the government, according to the IRS.
Kieran Nicholson: 303-954-1822 or knicholson@denverpost.com.
