Press Release

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:

New Auraria Campus Location Will Offer Enhanced Public Service Experience

LAKEWOOD, Tuesday, Dec. 2 –The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) is pleased to announce the opening of its new Denver Regional Service Center (DRSC), a multi-divisional hub on the Auraria Campus aimed at providing a faster, more efficient customer experience. 

DENVER - November 20, 2025 - The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) today released its latest figures on marijuana sales and tax revenue, showing the industry's continued economic impact with over $3 billion in cumulative tax revenue collected since January 2014.

In its monthly marijuana sales and tax revenue report, DOR figures show that tax and fee revenue for September was $20,040,828, while August marijuana sales figures were $115,362,506. Complete figures are available in the table below:

Denver - October 23, 2025 — A new text-based scam that the Colorado Department of Revenue previously warned of is now targeting Centennial State Taxpayers.

DENVER - October 16, 2025 - Revenue from marijuana sales tax and fees for August was up almost $150,000 from July totals, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue's (DOR) latest figures. In its monthly marijuana sales and tax revenue report, DOR figures show that tax revenue for August was $20,503,684, while July marijuana sales figures were $115,724,688. Complete figure are available in the table below:

Colorado continues to lead with innovation by using prefilled forms to save people time and effort

DENVER — This year, the state is going the extra mile to help Coloradans save money by contacting thousands of taxpayers who may be eligible for $8 million in unclaimed tax refunds.

Department of Revenue Waiving Penalties for Late Income Tax Extension Filings, Sales Tax Payments

DENVER - On Sunday, Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster in southwestern Colorado because of recent flooding. In response, the Colorado Department of Revenue is offering help to people and businesses affected by the floods.

Denver - September 19, 2025 — The Department of Revenue wants taxpayers to be aware of a new text-based tax scam that is spreading throughout the country, and could target Coloradans.

Recently, the Colorado Department of Revenue received reports of taxpayers in other states being targeted by fraudsters. It is likely that  Centennial State residents will receive similar texts.