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Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Evaluating Tax Expenditure Legislation

This memorandum provides information intended to aid in the evaluation of legislation that would create a new or alter an existing tax expenditure. State law defines a tax expenditure as a “tax provision that provides a gross or taxable income definition, deduction, exemption, credit, or rate for certain persons, types of income, transactions, or property that results in reduced tax revenue.” Put simply, tax expenditures reduce the tax liability of qualifying taxpayers. In doing so, tax expenditures reduce the amount of revenue state and local governments collect.

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  • Fiscal Policy & Taxes
  • State Revenue & Budget

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2019 Fiscal Policy and Taxes Legislation

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills regarding fiscal policy, taxes, and financial services.  

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  • Fiscal Policy & Taxes
  • State Revenue & Budget





Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Dyed Diesel Fuel Excise Tax Exemption

Report No. 2019-TE19

Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in February 2024. Click HERE to access the February 2024 report.

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Office of the State Auditor
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  • Fiscal Policy & Taxes
  • Transportation & Motor Vehicles




Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Off-Road Fuel Use Excise Tax Exemptions

Report No. 2019-TE23

Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in February 2024. Click HERE to access the February 2024 report.

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Office of the State Auditor
Subjects:
  • Agriculture
  • Fiscal Policy & Taxes
  • Transportation & Motor Vehicles


Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Excise Tax for Unsalable Alcoholic Beverages

Report No. 2019-TE25

Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in November 2023. Click HERE to access the November 2023 report.

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Office of the State Auditor
Subjects:
  • Fiscal Policy & Taxes
  • Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana




Budget Related Publications

Forecast June 2019

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2019-20. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law, legislation passed by the General Assembly affecting the forecast is described throughout the report.

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  • Fiscal Policy & Taxes
  • State Revenue & Budget


Tax Expenditure Evaluation

State Income Tax Refund Deductions

Report No. 2019-TE12

Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in February 2024. Click HERE to access the February 2024 report.

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Office of the State Auditor
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  • Fiscal Policy & Taxes