Representative Brittany Pettersen

Not too late to file on time!

Dear [firstname],

It's that time of year again — tax season. It's still not too late to file on time! The deadline to file your federal and state taxes, or for a qualifying extension, is Monday, April 15th. Taxes are what keep our schools open, our roads paved, and our emergency services staffed. I want to thank you for paying your taxes and investing back into your community. If you're having issues with your taxes or the IRS, check out the local resources below or contact my office for help.

The wealthiest Americans pay just a fraction of the taxes the average person does. As we approach Tax Day, do you support efforts to make billionaires and corporations pay their fair share?

Yes

No

Guide to Filing Your Taxes in 2024

Check out this free guide to filing your taxes in 2024 from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Get Your Tax Questions Answered in Person

Get face-to-face help with taxes without an appointment on Taxpayer Experience Day: Saturday April 13th, 9am - 4pm

IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center

1999 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202

Visit the IRS website for more dates and information on Taxpayer Experience Days.

Taxpayer Advocate Service

The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS working to ensure that taxpayers are treated fairly and understand their rights. They offer free help as you work to file your taxes and resolve tax problems.

Get Your Tax Returns Prepared For Free

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program provide free tax help for qualifying taxpayers.

Filing an Extension

You are able to file for an extension on your taxes until April 15th if you are:

In a federally declared disaster area
In the military stationed abroad or serving in a combat zone
A citizen or resident alien living outside the U.S.

This is also a very dangerous time of year where scammers and cyber criminals may try to steal your important information and credentials.

Remember that the IRS does not send texts or emails, and if you receive one it is a scam! The IRS also doesn't leave threatening prerecorded messages over the phone.

The best way to stay safe is to pay attention to anything that seems out of the ordinary. It is wise to directly call your bank or the IRS before clicking any links regarding your finances.

If you feel you have been targeted by a scam attack please contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting.

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act passed by Democrats, there are a wide array of clean energy and home improvement tax credits that are available to take advantage of this filing season.

Collectively, these tax credits are expected to save Americans $38 billion on their electricity bills. You can join in on these savings by utilizing the:

New Electric Vehicle Tax Credit: Up to $7,500
Used Electric Vehicle Tax Credit: Up to $4,000
Electric Vehicle Charger Tax Credit: Up to $1,000
Residential Clean Energy Upgrades Tax Credit: An uncapped 30% tax credit for residential clean energy upgrades such as the purchase or installation of solar panels, solar water heaters, geothermal heat pumps, battery storage systems.
And more!

If you weren’t able to take advantage of these benefits this year, you can always access these tax credits for the next tax season.

In Congress, I'm fighting to protect taxpayers and make it easier for Coloradans to make ends meet. I voted to protect the IRS budget, which would prevent backlogs and processing times from getting worse.

I also introduced the Pink Tariffs Study Act this week to examine the impact of import taxes which directly contribute to women paying more for everyday goods than men, including everything from razors to clothes.

My office has also been able to return over $1,000,000 back to residents of Colorado's 7th Congressional District from the IRS and other federal agencies. If you or a loved one are having issues with the IRS or another federal agency, contact my office at (303) 274-7944.

Thank you for reading,