Tax Policy & Research

Guidance Publications

Tax guidance and FYI publications provide general information on a particular tax type or topic. Taxpayers are encouraged to consult their tax advisors for advice regarding specific situations. In appropriate circumstances, taxpayers may seek a private letter ruling. 

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Rules & Rulemaking

The Taxation Division makes tax rules in accordance with the State Administrative Procedures Act. The Tax Rules and Regulations page contains information on the rulemaking process, including the ways that taxpayers and tax professionals can be involved in the process  as well as links to proposed, permanent, and emergency rules. 

Rules & Rulemaking Information

Letter Rulings

Taxpayers may request a general information letter or private letter ruling for any tax administered by the Taxation Division. General information letters provide general discussion of tax issues that are not specifically addressed in other department publications. Private letter rulings are specific determinations of the tax consequences of a proposed or completed transaction. 

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Colorado Revised Statutes

The Colorado Revised Statutes are made available for public use by the Committee on Legal Services of the Colorado General Assembly through a contractual arrangement with the LexisNexis Group which prepares and maintains the website link listed below. Please note that this is not a website maintained by the Colorado Department of Revenue. Therefore, the Department has no jurisdiction or ability to change or modify the information.

Colorado Revised Statutes

Tax Policy Updates

Monthly updates provide information about the recent activities of the Office of Tax Policy relating to publications, rulemaking, letter rulings, and information letters.

Tax Policy Updates

Rulemaking and Policy Announcements

Request for Public Input – 2026 Miscellaneous Rules

The Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Taxation, is seeking public input regarding drafts of the following new and amended rules. The Department has prepared drafts to aid in the process of soliciting public comments.

Adopted – Retail Marijuana Tax

On August 4, 2026, the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Taxation, adopted a new retail marijuana tax rule. The adoption was based on the public rulemaking hearing held on June 30, 2026.