Colorado income tax calculator
Colorado taxes income at a flat 4.4%. See your Colorado tax next to federal and payroll tax.
Effective state rate 3.5% · top rate 4.4%. Ranks #23 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
Colorado income tax in 2026
Colorado applies a flat 4.4% to federal taxable income. Denver and a few other cities charge a small monthly occupational privilege tax.
Colorado brackets (single filers)
| Rate | Taxable income over |
|---|---|
| 4.4% | $0 |
Joint filers’ brackets are twice as wide. Colorado starts from federal taxable income.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the Colorado Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
What is the Colorado income tax rate for 2026?
Colorado has a flat income tax of 4.4%. Colorado applies a flat 4.4% to federal taxable income. Denver and a few other cities charge a small monthly occupational privilege tax.
How much Colorado tax will I pay on $75,000?
Enter $75,000 in the calculator above for your filing status; it shows the exact bracket split, the effective state rate and how Colorado ranks against every other state at that income.
Does Colorado have local income taxes?
Colorado applies a flat 4.4% to federal taxable income. Denver and a few other cities charge a small monthly occupational privilege tax.
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