Defending the Colorado Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR)
Here we go again! For the third year in a row, Governor Jared Polis has called the Legislature for a Special Session. This year, they are meeting to address the nearly $1 billion shortfall that the State of Colorado is facing due to the tax cuts in HR 1, otherwise known as the One Big
Read MoreChainsawCaucus @ChainsawCaucus posted this today on X (Twitter): ???Chainsaw Caucus: Dems’ Tax Trick in CO! ??? ? Democrats are dodging TABOR with a Motte-and-Bailey scam: claiming taxes haven’t risen or the budget is balanced (motte) while piling on fees that act like taxes (bailey). Coloradans are paying the price! ? How It Works: ? Motte:
Read MoreOne of Colorado government’s favorite games is to whine about TABOR, while actively subverting it through “fees.” A report from the Common Sense Institute reveals that Colorado’s state spending exempt from the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) has risen by nearly 30% since 1996. TABOR limits the amount of revenue the state can retain each
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Read MoreRefunds & Benefits Understanding TABOR Refund History: A Comprehensive Guide ByTeam Admin July 31, 2025 The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) is a cornerstone of Colorado’s fiscal policy, enacted in 1992 to limit state and local government revenue growth and return excess funds to taxpayers. The TABOR refund history reflects decades of surplus distributions, evolving mechanisms, and economic impacts,
Read MoreRefunds & Benefits TABOR Refund for Seniors-What You Should Know ByTeam Admin July 31, 2025 The TABOR refund for seniors in Colorado is a vital financial benefit under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), ensuring eligible residents, particularly those aged 65 and older, receive a portion of surplus state revenue. For 2023, single filers can claim an
Read MoreColorado’s TABOR-exempt revenue has increased nearly 30% since 1996, study finds Marissa Ventrelli [email protected] Aug 4, 2025 Updated Aug 4, 2025 Amount of state revenue subject to TABOR and exempt from TABOR since 1996. Graph courtesy Common Sense Institute. State spending that is exempt from Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights has increased by nearly 30% over the
Read MoreState’s unfunded mandates leave local taxpayers holding the bill By Bobbie Daniel on August 4, 20251 Comment Bobbie Daniel Mesa County is proud of how we’ve managed our local budget. We’ve kept spending in check, rebuilt our reserves since the Great Recession and honored the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) by refunding tens of millions of dollars back
Read MoreColorado’s budget gap means more money in taxpayers’ pockets August 5, 2025 Nash Herman Have Colorado lawmakers cried wolf about the state’s budget too many times? The state legislature, after recently reconciling a billion-dollar “budget shortfall” due mostly to a relentless overspending habit, is now back in the barber chair for yet another fiscal haircut.
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