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We advocate for fair and sustainable tax and budget policies to ensure everyone in Colorado has access to vital public resources. By focusing on equity and prosperity, we help create a thriving economy shared by all Coloradans.
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State & Federal Budget and Taxes

Nothing expresses priorities and values more than how we raise revenue and allocate resources.
Tax and budget policies reflect what we most value as a state. CFI advocates for fair and sustainable taxes that can support our shared investments in a thriving economy and broadly shared prosperity.

Federal Budget Watch: What happens in Congress affects how we invest in opportunities in Colorado. Get involved and take action today.

Federal Budget Insights

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Budget Basics 101

How big is the state budget and where does the money come from? Who sets the budget and how? What restrictions is the state budget under? Our budget basics answer your most burning questions.

Colorado Budget Basics

Discover how Colorado’s state budget shapes the future of our communities. This resource unpacks the key players and processes, empowering you to see how our collective values are reflected in every dollar spent.
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Colorado Tax Basics

Uncover the story behind Colorado’s tax system. We break down how revenue is raised and used, revealing how tax policies shape our communities, reflect our values, and drive opportunities for a more equitable future.
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TABOR Basics

Learn how Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) influences the way our state raises and spends money. This resource breaks down how TABOR limits government growth, affects public services, and shapes debates on taxes and refunds—empowering you to understand how fiscal policy reflects our shared priorities and values.
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Federal Budget & Taxes

Dive into the big picture, where complex federal decisions meet real-life impacts on Colorado communities. This resource reveals how national funding priorities shape local opportunities to drive growth and prosperity across the state.
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Understanding TABOR

The Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) shapes every fiscal decision in Colorado.

As the nation's most restrictive tax and expenditure limitation, TABOR creates unique challenges and complexities in funding our state's needs. At CFI, we provide unmatched expertise in analyzing TABOR's impacts on:

  • Colorado's ability to invest in essential services
  • Our state's economic resilience and growth
  • Local government operations and decision-making
  • Democratic processes and voter engagement
  • Government transparency and accountability
Visit our TABOR insights page

TABOR in Two Minutes

Learn why a formula that links spending on roads, healthcare, and schools to the cost of toothpaste is silly.


What is TABOR?

Need a quick and easy explanation of all four major TABOR provisions?
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