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The truth about taxes in Colorado

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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2026 Legislative Scorecard

Our second annual scorecard tracking the votes that shaped Colorado’s fiscal future. Colorado’s budget challenges didn’t appear overnight, and they won’t be solved overnight. In 2026, lawmakers faced difficult decisions…
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