New website helps Colorado families save money, get cash back by filing taxes

The Polis-Primavera administration, together with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, recently launched a new statewide awareness campaign and website to save Coloradans money by encouraging all Coloradans to file their taxes and receive cash benefits through the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit.

Developed in partnership with Gov. Jared Polis, Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera and executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Jill Hunsaker Ryan, this project aims to increase the economic mobility of Colorado families through federally funded tax credits.

“Over the last three years, our administration has taken significant steps to save Coloradans money, but we know that too many of our neighbors are still facing financial hardships,” said Primavera. “This exciting partnership and on-the-ground support from AmeriCorps members will help keep more money in the pockets of Coloradans for them to use on the things that matter most.”

The website — GetAheadColorado.org — provides an array of information and support to Colorado families to help them navigate the tax filing process.

Families can receive up to $3,600 per child through the Child Tax Credit.

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