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Denver, Monday, April 13, 2026 — With the April 15 deadline only a few days away, some taxpayers are rushing to file their Colorado income tax returns on time.  

But the Colorado Division of Taxation wants to remind Coloradans that there is no need to rush. Taxpayers who miss the deadline will receive an automatic, six-month extension to Oct. 15 to file their Colorado return.

Colorado’s Child Care and Direct Care Workers, Including Family, Friend, and Neighbor Providers, Eligible for a $1,200 Tax Credit

DENVER — Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera is partnering with the Department of Revenue and Department of Early Childhood to promote the Care Worker Tax Credit and save people money.

DENVER - March 19, 2026 - The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) today released its latest figures on marijuana sales and tax revenue, showing $1.31 billion in total sales for the 2025 calendar year.

With 2025’s tax and fee revenue, the state has now collected $3.12 billion in cumulative tax revenue collected since February 2014.

In its monthly marijuana sales and tax revenue report, DOR figures show that tax revenue for January 2026 was $19,266,288, while December marijuana sales figures were $108,809,302. Complete figures are available in the table below:
 

DENVER — March 9, 2026 – The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) today announced the Average Market Rates (AMRs) for retail marijuana effective April 1 through June 30, 2026. These rates are used to help calculate the state's excise tax on retail marijuana.

The AMRs for April 1 through June 30 are:

DENVER - February 19, 2026 - The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) today released its latest figures on marijuana sales and tax revenue, showing the industry's continued economic impact generating $236,449,405 in 2025.

With 2025’s tax and fee revenue, the state has now collected over $3.1 billion in cumulative tax revenue collected since January 2014.

DENVER, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – Today, the Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) announced how much eligible Coloradans can receive for the 2025 PTC program and the new DAC program for tax year 2025 (filing in 2026).

DENVER, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 — Taxpayers can now file income tax returns for 2025. The Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division, offers tips to simplify the process and help Coloradans receive refunds quickly.

DENVER - January 15, 2026 - The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) today announced that regulated marijuana sales surpassed $1 billion in 2025. This activity generated more than $217 million in tax and fee revenue for the state during the calendar year.

According to new monthly data, Coloradans have purchased over $1 billion of regulated marijuana in 2025. The state surpassed the $1 billion sales mark through October, which helped generate $217,962,481 in tax and fee revenue through November.

DENVER - December 22, 2025 - Coloradans have purchased almost $1 billion of regulated marijuana, generating almost $200 million of tax and fee revenue in calendar year 2025, according to new monthly data published today by the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Colorado will likely surpass $1 billion in sales and $200 million in tax revenue before year’s end; November figures will be published in January with complete data for 2025 becoming available in mid-February.

DENVER — December 10, 2025 – The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) today announced the Average Market Rates (AMRs) for retail marijuana effective January 1 through March 31, 2026. These rates are used to help calculate the state's excise tax on retail marijuana.

The AMRs for January 1 through March 31 are: