Preserving Colorado land through conservation easements
Colorado is a popular state to live in and visit, largely because of its iconic landscapes. As the population grows, …
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Tax tips from the Department of Revenue
As spring blooms in the Rockies, so does another (less picturesque) annual event: tax season. Understanding the ins and outs …
Income Tax Time!
Colorado has been collecting income tax from individuals since 1937. A brief history of the tax system in Colorado and …
Your Colorado L.I.F.E.: Taxes, Business, and More
Are you 1) new to Colorado, 2) planning for college and career, or 3) interested in starting your own business …
2020 Ballot Measures: Charitable Gaming, Casino Bet Limits, and Nicotine Taxes
Several high-profile ballot measures are getting the majority of the attention this year, but there are also a few others …
2020 Ballot Measures: Amendment B, Property Taxes and the Gallagher Amendment
One of the questions on this year’s ballot is whether or not to repeal the Gallagher Amendment, which “currently requires …
New Resources on Federal and State Laws Pertaining to COVID-19
Several new memos and Issue Briefs have recently been released by Colorado Legislative Council Staff that provide some guidance on …
New Resources on Special Districts
Colorado has about 2,400 special districts, as designated by Title 32 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. Special districts provide specialized …
Colorado Sales Tax Changes
Changes to the laws about how sales tax is collected in Colorado went into effect on December 1. These changes …
Fiscal Impacts of Ballot Measures
How will this year’s ballot measures affect state taxes and spending if passed? While much of this information is detailed …
Time Machine Tuesday: Income Tax Statistics
Income tax filing season has arrived. How do today’s incomes compare with those in the past? It’s hard to believe …
Understanding Colorado School Finance
As one of the largest portions of our state budget, school finance is something that the Legislature keeps close tabs …
Historic Preservation Tax Credits
This month’s Colorado Heritage magazine contains a Q & A about historic preservation tax credits in Colorado. These credits, both …
Preventing Identity Theft When Filing Your Taxes
Tax season has arrived, and filing your taxes requires the disclosure of a significant amount of personal information — making …
Department of Revenue Annual Report
The Colorado Department of Revenue has just released its 2016 Annual Report. This annual report is one of the most …
Marijuana Taxes
How much money is Colorado receiving from taxation of retail marijuana? And where does the money go? The Colorado Department …
Time Machine Tuesday: Property Tax
Unlike income tax, Colorado has had a property tax since the state was founded — provisions for a property tax …
Sales Tax Information for Businesses
If you are selling goods in the State of Colorado your business is required to have a sales tax license …
TABOR Refund
Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution is the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, often referred to as TABOR, and …
Answers to Common Tax Questions
2014 W-2s are headed to a mailbox near you, so it’s time to start preparing for tax season. The Colorado …