Colorado Income Tax

Colorado uses a flat income tax rate applied to all taxable income. Combined with federal tax, this determines your total income tax burden.

Why It Matters

Understanding Colorado's income tax structure helps you accurately estimate take-home pay, compare compensation across states, and plan for your total tax burden.

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How It Works

The calculator computes both your federal and Colorado state income tax to show your combined tax burden. Enter your taxable income to see the breakdown.

Example

Single filer • $100,000 taxable income • 2025

Federal

$16,914

16.91%

Colorado

$4,400

4.40%

Combined

$21,314

21.31%

Resources

Colorado Tax Authority

Official Colorado state tax information, forms, and filing resources.

Source: Colorado Department of Revenue

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Colorado have a standard deduction?

Colorado's deduction rules vary. Some flat-tax states conform to the federal standard deduction, while others have their own. Check your state tax authority for details.

Is Colorado's income tax in addition to federal tax?

Yes. You pay both federal income tax (progressive brackets up to 37%) and Colorado's flat 4.40% state income tax. This calculator shows both combined for your total tax burden.

What is Colorado's income tax rate?

Colorado has a flat income tax rate of 4.40% applied to all taxable income regardless of how much you earn.

Key Terms

Effective Tax Rate

The average rate you actually pay across all your income — total tax divided by total income.

Filing Status

A category that determines your tax bracket thresholds, standard deduction, and eligibility for certain credits.

Marginal Tax Rate

The tax rate applied to your next dollar of income — the highest bracket you've reached.

Modified Adjusted Gross Income

Your adjusted gross income (AGI) with certain deductions added back, used to determine eligibility for tax benefits and surtaxes like the NIIT.

Standard Deduction

A fixed amount subtracted from gross income before tax brackets are applied — used by about 90% of filers.

Taxable Income

Your gross income minus deductions — the amount used to determine which tax bracket you fall into.

Next review: 2027-01-15 • Applies to tax year: 2025