Property Tax in Colorado Post Gallagher: What Can Be Understood From Other States?

Dec 17, 2020 | 2020 Research, Featured, Taxes

At the November 2020 election, Colorado voters approved Amendment B, a constitutional ballot measure which repealed a key formula that has controlled the state’s property tax system for almost 40 years.

New Spending in Denver to Reduce Greenhouse Gas and Adapt to Climate Change: Get It Right and Avoid Further Tax Increases

Dec 15, 2020 | 2020 Research, Featured, Taxes

If you live in Denver, your sales taxes are set to increase on January 1st. $40,000,000 will be to fund yet to be identified projects to address climate change and emission reductions.

Sales Tax Revenue In Colorado Cities Since Start Of The Pandemic

Oct 29, 2020 | 2020 Research, COVID-19, Recent Research, Taxes

Monthly revenue estimates suggest differing impacts on sales tax revenue across Colorado cities.

Amendment B: The Inherent Tradeoffs in Amendment B

Sep 16, 2020 | 2020 Research, Measure SCR 001, Recent Research, Taxes

This November, Colorado voters will be asked to approve or reject a proposed reform of the state’s property tax system through a repeal of the Gallagher Amendment of 1982.

Proposition 116: Dynamic Economic and Fiscal Impacts of a Cut to Colorado’s State Income Tax Rate

Sep 2, 2020 | 2020 Research, Proposition 116, Taxes

This November, voters in Colorado will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 116, a state income tax reduction, which would decrease Colorado’s income tax rate from 4.63% to 4.55%.

Proposition 117 – Voter Approval of New Fee Based Enterprises

Jun 18, 2020 | 2020 Research, Initiative 295, Taxes

Under the Colorado Constitution, the creation of new taxes or the raising of existing taxes must be voted on by the people of Colorado.