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How can I contact the Colorado state department?
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Customer Service Representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time unless otherwise noted, except state holidays. Call Center for Colorado Taxes: (303) 238-SERV (7378) TeleFile (Individual Income Tax): (303) 238-FAST (3278). Available 24 hours a day year-rou...
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When Do I Need to File my Colorado State Taxes? |
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Form 104 and any tax payment owed are due April 15. Revenue Online will accept returns as timely filed until midnight. Returns that are mailed must be postmarked by April 15th. An automatic extension to file is granted until October 15th, but there is no extension to pay. Mail your return and, if ...
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What are Colorado Domestic Abuse Program Funds Used for?
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Domestic Abuse Program Fund Donations to this fund help support critical services provided by community-based domestic abuse programs across Colorado. These agencies provide 24-hour crisis line response, emergency safe shelter, counseling and advocacy services for victims of domestic violence and...
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What Are Colorado Homeless Prevention Funds Used for? |
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The Homeless Prevention Activities fund, which is administered by the Colorado Division of Housing, raises money for homeless prevention programs around the state. Approximately 52,000 people in Colorado are at risk of becoming homeless this year. Keeping people in their homes saves tax dollars an...
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Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund
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The Pet Overpopulation Fund provides funding to local animal care and control organizations and veterinarians for sterilization surgeries for pets owned by Coloradans in areas of the state with the greatest need. The Fund also supports efforts to educate the public about the importance of preventin...
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Colorado Nongame Conservation and Wildlife Restoration Cash Fund |
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Colorado Nongame Conservation and Wildlife Restoration Cash Fund Nongame wildlife includes 750 species of wildlife that cannot be hunted, fished for or trapped. Funds go to projects that manage or recover wildlife such as lynx, river otter, black-footed ferret, green back cutthroat, and others. ...
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How long do I keep my Colorado state return in my records?
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Records Retention Keep all documentation you used to prepare your return at least 4 years after the due date, which is the statute of limitations for the Department to make changes to your return. However, if the Department does not receive your return, they may file on your behalf using the best...
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How Can I Amend My Colorado State Tax Return? |
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Correcting Errors or Changing a Return Individual income tax returns from 2009 and forward may be amended electronically through Revenue Online. Filing and amending returns in Revenue Online is a free service. You may amend online even if the original return was filed on paper. Revenue Online has...
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What is the Colorado Pension and Annuity Subtraction?
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Pension and Annuity Subtraction You might be eligible to subtract the income you earned from a pension or annuity. We recommend that you read publication FYI Income 25 if this applies to you. This subtraction is allowed only for pension or annuity income that is included in your federal taxable...
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Can I claim the Colorado Earned Income Credit? |
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To Calculate the Colorado Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on DR 0104CR: Line 2 Enter the amount of earned income calculated for your federal return. In order to calculate the value of your Federal earned income tax credit, you must determine the amount of earned income. You may use the Earned Inc...
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Is the Special Olympics Colorado Fund on the Colorado Tax Return Check Off List?
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Special Olympics of Colorado Fund Special Olympics Colorado provides year-round athletic competition in 22 sports for over 19,000+ athletes with intellectual disabilities from 2 to 80+ years old. We create inclusive and welcoming schools for children with all differences through unified sports an...
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What Are the Western Slope Military Veterans Cemetery Funds Used for? |
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Western Slope Military Veterans Cemetery Fund Funds assist in the maintenance of the Veterans Memorial cemetery of Western Colorado. The veterans cemetery is intended as a dignified final resting place for Colorado’s veterans and eligible dependents. It is a place of quiet contemplation for...
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I owe Colorado. What are my payment options?
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If you owe tax, a payment voucher will be included with your forms to mail payment. If possible, pay part of the balance due with your voucher to minimize the penalty and interest you will owe. You will be mailed a bill for the balance. For the state of Colorado, you have three payment options ...
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What If I Did Not Receive a W-2 From My Employer? |
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To obtain W-2 information: Contact your employer to obtain a copy. If your final pay stub includes the amount of taxes withheld for Colorado, you can use this information to electronically file your state income tax return or to fill out Form DR 0084 "Substitute Colorado W-2 Form" to sen...
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Am I Eligible for the Colorado Qualified State Tuition Program Subtraction?
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CollegeInvest Contribution Contributions to CollegeInvest can be deducted from your return. The contribution must have been included on your federal income tax return and calculated as part of your federal taxable income. We recommend that you read publication FYI Income 44 if this applies to you...
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