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Colorado Voters Pass Tax Reforms, Implementing Graduated Income Tax

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What happened

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In November 2026, voters in Colorado approved Amendment 87, which removes the requirement for a flat income tax from the Colorado Taxpayer Bill of Rights. The measure establishes a graduated income tax system, taxing lower incomes less and higher incomes more. Additionally, Proposition NN passed, allowing the state to retain and spend up to $4.6 billion over the TABOR cap annually.

From aspentimes.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The new graduated tax structure creates a pool of $2.7 billion dedicated to funding education, childcare, and healthcare. Proposition NN also allows for an annual 2% increase in K-12 education funding over the next 10 years, while Proposition 137 exempts sales taxes on outdoor goods from the TABOR cap.

From aspentimes.com

Who's involved

  • ColoradoThe state where the tax structure and ballot measures were approved.
  • Eagle CountyOne of the counties that voted on the tax measures.
  • Garfield CountyAnother county that voted on the tax measures.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ColoradoSpeculative

    The state's revenue streams could change due to the new graduated income tax structure.

  • Garfield CountySpeculative

    Local government services in counties like Garfield County could benefit from new funding streams provided by the tax reform.

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