Policy Updates

Sales Tax Rules and South Dakota vs. Wayfair

Apr 8, 2019

The Colorado General Assembly is considering legislation to re-define how sales taxes are collected and remitted by businesses and nonprofit organizations. If HB 19-1240 passes, then in-state and out-of state businesses...

Federal Shutdown Survey

Feb 14, 2019

If Congress does not pass legislation to extend particular spending bills and resolve a dispute over funding for a U.S. Mexico border wall, then the federal government will shut down after Feb. 15 for the second...

Myths about the Change to the Johnson Amendment in the 2018 Tax Bill

Dec 11, 2018

Protect Nonprofit Nonpartisanship!

Dec 11, 2018

2018 Legislation Two efforts by Congress to weaken the Johnson Amendment are still pending.

Changes Proposed to Rules for Enterprise Zone Credit

Dec 10, 2018

The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) held a working group and formal hearing to propose changes to rules for tax credits for donations to Enterprise Zone Contribution Projects. The rule would make the following...

2018 Statewide Ballot Measures

Nov 7, 2018

Election Day 2018 has come and gone! Download our four page, double-sided guide for information and our perspective on each measure that was on the statewide ballot. Summaries are based on the 2018 State Ballot...

Updated Charitable Solicitations Rules Implemented on Oct. 1

Oct 3, 2018

The Colorado Secretary of State's office posted an announcement explaining changes to rules for the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act. These changes took effect on October 1, 2018.

Tax Reform 2.0

Sep 28, 2018

On September 28, The House passed a Tax Reform 2.0 bill. Colorado's Representatives voted along party lines. The Senate is not expected to take action on these bills in 2018. The framework focuses on three areas that...

2018 Legislative Session – Colorado General Assembly

Aug 26, 2018

We track state bills affecting our nonprofit community. These bills include, but are not limited to:

Governor Signs Bill to Authorize "Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit" Tax Checkoff Fund!

May 29, 2018

On May 29, Governor Hickenlooper signed SB 18-141! Special thanks to Senator Lois Court (D-Denver) and Representatives James Wilson (R-Salida) and Chris Hansen (D-Denver) for sponsoring the bill! Read the Bill...

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