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Tax help in Colorado

Colorado tax rules, in plain words.

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Updated October 8, 20265 sourcesFact checked
The short answer

State tax debt in Colorado is collected by Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division, not the IRS. Ask for a monthly plan on Revenue Online after you get a bill.

Key facts for Colorado

Payment plan
Ask for a monthly plan on Revenue Online after you get a bill. Source
Offer program
Only if the IRS already took your offer for the same years. You pay the full offer within 15 days. No payment plan. Source
Collection tools
Colorado can file a lien with the county and seize wages, bank accounts, cars and real estate. Source

Two debts, two sets of rules

  • The IRS collects federal taxes, with its own letters and plans.
  • Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division collects Colorado taxes, with its own rules.
  • A plan with the IRS does not stop the state from collecting, and the other way around.

Common questions in Colorado

Who collects state taxes in Colorado?

The Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division. It is separate from the IRS. A plan with one does not stop the other from collecting.

Can I get a payment plan for Colorado taxes?

Ask for a monthly plan on Revenue Online after you get a bill.

Does Colorado take offers in compromise?

Only if the IRS already took your offer for the same years. You pay the full offer within 15 days. No payment plan.

Can TaxTruce help with Colorado tax debt?

Yes. TaxTruce is a free service that connects you with tax resolution firms that work in Colorado. Answer a few questions, confirm your phone with a text code, and a firm reviews your situation and calls you back. We are not the IRS or a state agency.

Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies.

Facts on this page come from Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division and are linked. Rules change. Check with Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division or a licensed tax pro before you act. We are not affiliated with Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division.

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