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Sales Tax Revenue In Colorado Cities Since Start Of The Pandemic

Oct 29, 2020

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

Amendment B: The Inherent Tradeoffs in Amendment B

Sep 16, 2020

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

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

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

$4 Billion in New Taxes and Fees on the Table

Jun 10, 2020

A series of legislative proposals and proposed ballot measures would impose billions of dollars of higher taxes and fees on a state economy that’s struggling to restart after the COVID-19 shutdown.

Amendment 73

Sep 11, 2018

The $1.6 billion tax increase proposed by Initiative 73 will negatively impact the Colorado economy, cost private sector jobs, and place a significant tax burden on Coloradans.

Earl L. Wright on Fox Business

Oct 17, 2017

Earl Wright discussing the need for tax reform…

What Does Amendment 66 Mean for Colorado Taxpayers, Schools, and Jobs?

Oct 18, 2013

CU Leeds School of Business studies shows that without substantial improvement in student performance, Amendment 66 is a drag on the Colorado economy…

Economic Impacts of Eliminating Colorado’s Fiduciary Tax on Resident Trusts

Mar 7, 2013

While nearby states have no taxes on trusts, Colorado’s trust tax laws are unfavorable for setting up and managing trusts…

Wyoming Trusts for Colorado Residents: Reduced Income Tax, Asset Protection, and Other Advantages

Jun 7, 2012

Colorado does not offer the ideal location for settlors seeking to use trusts to preserve dynastic family wealth, particularly in comparison to Wyoming…