Category: State Budget & Taxes

Understand how Colorado’s state budget and tax policies impact communities, businesses, and working families.

Here’s Why It Might Be Time to Update Colorado’s Cannabis Tax

December 18, 2019

Colorado is taking in less cannabis (marijuana) tax revenue than we used to. Learn why this is the case, and…

For What It’s Worth: CFI’s View on the 2019 Colorado Legislative Session

May 6, 2019

By Colorado Fiscal Institute Staff The first regular session of the 72nd Colorado General Assembly is in the books. As…

Inequities in Colorado’s senior homestead property tax exemption

January 31, 2019

Many older Coloradans and veterans with disabilities have come to rely on the tax savings they receive from the state’s…

Income Tax Rate Reduction Benefits Highest Income Coloradans Most

January 17, 2019

Impact of an income tax rate reduction from 4.63 percent to 4.49 percent The wealthiest see the greatest reduction Reducing…

Coloradans will get what we pay for with transportation ballot measures

October 3, 2018

Coloradans will decide on two ballot measures in November. One, Prop 109, is fiscally irresponsible and mortgages future budgets to…

New Report Sheds Light on Tax Expenditures

September 18, 2018

Because of the chokehold on our state spending due to TABOR, it’s imperative for legislators to use our limited tax…

SCOTUS rules on internet sales tax case

June 21, 2018

In a long-awaited ruling with plenty of implications for Colorado, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark decision regarding…

Medicaid & Medicare: Prescribed to Thrive

June 21, 2018

Health is an essential aspect of the economic well-being for our families and communities. As renewed threats to vital social…

Forecast Five: June 2018 Revenue Estimates

June 20, 2018

1. TABOR rebates are back Projections for TABOR rebates rose due to rising severance tax revenue and stronger-than-projected corporate…

2018 Legislative Wrap Up

May 10, 2018

Another Legislative Session is in the history books, and this year’s session was certainly shaped by a unique set of…

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