Legislation curbs local grocery taxes at convenience stores

Taxation

“We shouldn’t be taxing the citizens of Colorado who want to put food on their tables.”

Pols eye uptick in fiscal forecast with caution

Taxation

“We are by no means out of the woods. Unemployment is still far too high…”

Untaxed tobacco in Colorado? Say it ain’t so

Taxation

A new wave of smokeless products has stayed below the Department of Revenue’s radar.

Move afoot to end double-dipping by tire recyclers

Taxation

Companies that purport to both shred and recycle tires—in some cases burying the powder yielded from the shredding process—have been able to collect twice for the same tire.

GOP, guv to lock horns over senior property-tax break?

Taxation

“So far, this has been a broken promise and I’m tired of broken promises.”

Landowners seek help under new law on tax easements

Taxation

“Now, at least, these folks have a direction they can go. I think the department is amazed at the number of cases utilizing this opportunity.”

Battle lines drawn over statewide sales-, income-tax hike

Taxation

Left, right jockey over jobs as vote nears on Proposition 103

Deadline looms for state tax amnesty; last-minute filings expected

Taxation

“It is safe to say that applicants often wait until near the end of the amnesty period.”

A goodbye to the gas tax—in favor of taxing by the mile?

Taxation

“They must understand that their vehicles cause wear and tear on the roads too. Gas consumption doesn’t mirror road usage anymore.”

State ponders move to block local taxes on road projects

Taxation

“Adding a tax onto public projects when public funds are scarce just doesn’t make any sense. When a government agency is working in an area making improvements, local governments are charging us for the privilege.”