New year, new legislative session — same old blind spots about income taxes. We shared our thoughts with CO Politics about Gov. Jared Polis’ plans to cut taxes in his 2024 State of the State (watch). In a word: counterproductive. 

“Tax relief is the best mechanism to relieve cost of living pressure and spur economic growth for everyone in our state.” – Gov. Jared Polis

Tax dollars are key if we’re going to reach moonshot goals like remedying Colorado’s crumbling public education system, lack of affordable housing and environmental crisis. 

As Gov. Polis said, we can accomplish anything if we work together. Let’s work together to reform tax policy, so that when our state turns 150 in 2026, we can touch the stars. 

Continue reading for three fiscal facts about taxes in Colorado everyone should know, no matter their side of the aisle.