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Colorado Tax Calculators.

2025 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Colorado. Free calculators with Colorado-specific defaults.
Tax Type
Flat
Top Rate
4.4%
Sales Tax
2.9%
Avg Combined
7.78%

Income Tax

Colorado has a flat income tax rate of 4.4% on all taxable income. The state uses federal taxable income as the starting point, meaning Colorado conforms to federal standard deduction amounts.

Taxable IncomeRate
All taxable income 4.4%
Standard Deduction: $14,600 (single) / $29,200 (joint)
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Sales Tax

Groceries are exempt from state sales tax. Prescription drugs are exempt.

State Rate 2.9%
Avg. Combined (with local): 7.78%
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How Colorado Compares

Colorado's 4.4% flat rate is near the national average. Its low state sales tax rate of 2.9% is offset by relatively high local add-ons.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado's income tax rate?

Colorado has a flat income tax rate of 4.4% applied to all taxable income. The state uses federal taxable income as its starting point.

Does Colorado tax groceries?

No, groceries are exempt from Colorado's 2.9% state sales tax. However, some local jurisdictions do tax groceries.

Does Colorado have a TABOR refund?

Yes, Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) limits government revenue growth. When revenue exceeds the limit, taxpayers receive refunds, which can be several hundred dollars per person.