Tag: colorado department of revenue
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Colorado issues draft guidance on semi-automatic firearms ahead of new law’s implementation
The Colorado Department of Revenue has issued a draft of its “specified semi-automatic firearms guidance,” as required by a 2025 law that goes into effect on Aug. 1 of this year. Last legislative session, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 003, which requires individuals to undergo a $52 safety course through Colorado Parks and Wildlife in order…
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Colorado traffic deaths climb to 701 in 2025 as officials push new safety measures
There were 701 traffic fatalities on state roads in 2025 — a roughly 2% increase from 2024, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and Department of Revenue announced at a news conference Friday. Officials noted that last year ended a period of declining deaths and reflected warm November and December weather that boosted…
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Colorado marijuana sales likely to reach $1 billion in 2025
Colorado’s marijuana sales will likely reach $1 billion by the end of 2025, generating almost $200 million in tax revenue, according to a state agency. “Colorado’s world-class marijuana industry drives out criminals and cartels and is supporting Colorado businesses and jobs while driving revenue for school construction. This important milestone is one that our state can continue…
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20,000 Colorado taxpayers eligible for $8 million in unclaimed refunds
The state of Colorado has started sending notices to an estimated 20,000 taxpayers who may be eligible for a total of $8 million in unclaimed tax refunds. The notices, which will be sent out through June 30, 2026, are part of an effort by Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Department of Revenue, the New Practice…
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20,000 Colorado taxpayers eligible for $8 million in unclaimed refunds
The state of Colorado has started sending notices to an estimated 20,000 taxpayers who may be eligible for a total of $8 million in unclaimed tax refunds. The notices, which will be sent out through June 30, 2026, are part of an effort by Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Department of Revenue, the New Practice…
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20,000 Colorado taxpayers eligible for $8 million in unclaimed refunds
The state of Colorado has started sending notices to an estimated 20,000 taxpayers who may be eligible for a total of $8 million in unclaimed tax refunds. The notices, which will be sent out through June 30, 2026, are part of an effort by Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Department of Revenue, the New Practice…
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Colorado officials warn taxpayers of text-based scam
If you receive a text message claiming your tax refund has been processed and approved and then asks for your banking information, it’s likely a scam. The Colorado Department of Revenue is warning taxpayers of a new text-based scam that is spreading across the country. The text messages often claim your tax refund has been…
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Ute Mountain Ute Tribe joins sports betting lawsuit against Colorado
Another Colorado tribe has joined a lawsuit against the state over access to online sports gambling. An amended complaint filed Thursday with the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado added the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe to a lawsuit filed earlier this year against the state by the Southern Ute Tribe. The complaint alleges that…
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March Madness helps Colorado sports betting recover in March
March Madness and the surging Denver Nuggets helped sports wagering in Colorado recover in March after declining in February from the previous month for the first time. The $301 million bet in March was up 12.9% from February’s total, fueled by nearly $71 million bet on college basketball and nearly $107 million wagered on professional…
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Colorado sports wagering hits nearly $1.2 billion in eight months
Sports wagering in Colorado jumped to another record in December, pushing the amount bet last year to nearly $1.2 billion, the Colorado Department of Revenue reported Monday. Betting on professional football and basketball, and college basketball added up to more than half of the $284.6 million total in December. Last month’s total was up 23.1%…