Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Gasoline and Special Fuel & Dyed Diesel Sales Tax Exemptions
Report No. 2020-TE8
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Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Wholesales Sales Tax Exemption
Report No. 2018-TE12
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in August 2023. Click HERE to access the August 2023 report.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Farm Equipment and Parts Exemption
Report No. 2022-TE5
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in August 2023. Click HERE to access the August 2023 report.
Issue Briefs
Law Enforcement Liability
Under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA), public entities and employees are generally immune from liability in all claims except those specifically provided for in state law. In 2020, national and local public demonstrations against excessive use of force by law enforcement prompted...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Local Government 2023 Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to local government during the 2023 legislative session, including bills regarding local government operations, metropolitan districts, public employees, electric vehicles, and safety.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2023
Report No. 2023-TE
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2023 Firearms Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to firearms. Specifically, lawmakers debated policies about ghost guns, extreme risk protection orders, the minimum age to purchase a firearm, waiting periods, and lawsuits filed...
Budget Related Publications
Forecast June 2023
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2024-25. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law,...
Budget Related Publications
Forecast September 2023
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2024-25. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law,...
Staff Publications
Organizational Structure of Colorado Legislative Staff, FY 2023-24
This memorandum provides an organizational structure of the staff of the Colorado legislature.
Issue Briefs
New to Colorado
Colorado’s population reached nearly 5.8 million according to the 2020 census, a 14.8 percent increase from 2010. For those joining the influx of new people moving to the Centennial State, this issue brief outlines best practices for establishing residency, applying for state...
Budget Related Publications
Report on Referendum C Revenue and Spending FY 2005-06 through FY 2023-24
This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2021-22 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2022‑23 and 2023-24 state fiscal years. It also reflects the actions of the General Assembly and Governor...
Staff Publications
Effective Severance Tax Rates on Oil and Gas
This memorandum provides information concerning Colorado’s severance tax structure and estimated effective severance tax rates, along with a comparison of effective rates for eight other western oil and gas producing states from 2017 to 2021.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Residential Energy Storage Credit Memo
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Film Incentive Tax Credit Memo
11/30/2023
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Labor & Employment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Alternative Transportation Options Credit for Employers Memo
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Fraternal Society Exemption
Report No. 2019-TE2
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in November 2023. Click HERE to access the November 2023 report.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Excise Tax for Unsalable Alcoholic Beverages
Report No. 2019-TE25
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Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Credit for Unsalable Alcohol
Report No. 2023-TE16
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Contaminated Land Redevelopment Credit
Report No. 2023-TE15
11/30/2023
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Natural Resources & Environment
State Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Contaminated Land Redevelopment Credit
Report No. 2022-TE11
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in November 2023. Click HERE to access the November 2023 report.
01/14/2022
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Natural Resources & Environment
State Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Fraternal Society Exemption
Report No. 2023-TE17
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Tax and Finance Legislation (2014)
The attached document provides a summary of major legislation considered by the General Assembly pertaining to taxes and fiscal policy.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Tax and Finance Legislation (2017)
The Colorado General Assembly considered a number of bills during the 2017 legislative session regarding the administration of taxes, and state taxes and tax programs.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2018 Fiscal Policy and Taxes Legislation
The General Assembly considered bills that modified the responsibilities of the Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR), clarified taxing requirements, and made changes to the tax remittance process.