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Join Get Ahead Colorado for the 2026 Tax Season Kickoff Webinar on January 29, 2026 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 

To attend and receive log in information, register here 

Join us to hear from local and state partners as we prepare to reach Colorado families who can benefit from tax credits, free tax filing, and other resources and benefits.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that tax refund paper checks will no longer be issued. According to the IRS, this change is designed to:

• Protect taxpayers
• Speed up refunds
• Cut costs

Filing stays the same: Taxpayers should continue to file their returns as they normally would, using one of the existing filing options. 

What this means for taxpayers:

• Refunds will be delivered by secure electronic payments.
• Taxpayers should make sure they have their banking information available or consider opening a bank account.

Visit coag.gov/bankon to find banks and credit unions across Colorado that offer low-cost, low-fee transaction accounts certified to meet the Bank On National Account Standards.

Click here to read the IRS announcement.

For one year only, early childhood educators can claim both the new Care Worker Tax Credit  and the Early Childhood Educator Tax Credit for up to $2,943 in refundable tax credits based on credential level. Learn more about both in the Colorado Department of Early Childhood website.