On Sunday, October 12, Colorado Governor 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.
“We are supporting the Coloradans who have been impacted by these devastating floods every way we can, and that includes extending our state’s tax deadlines,”said Polis. “I continue monitoring the situation very closely, and emergency and our public safety resources are actively engaged in response and recovery efforts.”
More time to file and pay taxes
The Department of Revenue extended the deadlines for some state tax filings to December 31. This applies to:
Income tax extensions that are due on October 15.
Sales taxes that are due on October 20.
Taxpayers can ask for penalty waivers for other taxes and fees due during October, including, for example, marijuana, fuel and the retailer delivery fee by contacting the department.
Taxpayers affected by the floods have until December 31 to file these taxes. This relief is for state taxes only. It does not apply in cities or counties that collect their own taxes.
How to get help
The department will not automatically apply this tax deadline waiver. Eligible taxpayers must call to request an extended deadline after receiving a bill. To make a request, please call the Department of Revenue at (303) 238- SERV (7378) Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.