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The truth about taxes in Colorado

January 14th, 2015
Caitlin Schneider

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Who really pays a greater share of their income in taxes in Colorado? The rich or the poor? We answered this question by using the latest data from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. The New York Times featured ITEP’s latest data in a national story today as well.

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The truth about taxes in Colorado

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2015 Fiscal Forum Agenda

Capitol Gains: What makes a good tax credit?

Latest Insights

Medicaid Work Requirements Harm Families and Strain Colorado’s Systems

TABOR + Tax Cuts = Recipe for Disaster

The Rent is Too Damn High

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