taxation

Local News

La Plata County likely to propose 70% reallocation of lodgers tax to housing, child care

question would go to voters in November

August 12, 2024

Local News

City of Durango to pursue 2005 sales tax extension this November

Councilors have until September to approve ballot language

July 17, 2024

Local News

Durango awards over $250,000 to 15 recipients in latest round of arts and culture funding

City’s Creative Economy Commission scheduled to sunset within next two months

July 1, 2024

Local News

Durango City Council favors extension of 2005 sales tax without increase for new city hall

costs of living taking enough of a toll on residents without extra burden, officials say

June 18, 2024

Local News

Durango considers sales tax measures to fund city hall, police station

option preserves current tax rate, another proposes slight increase

June 8, 2024

Local News

Visit Durango’s executive director resigns

Transition comes as organization falls under scrutiny by local governments

May 28, 2024

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers pass bipartisan property tax relief bill as 2024 legislative session comes to a close

General Assembly hopes its legislation will persuade voters not to back property tax measures on the November ballot that would…

May 9, 2024

Local News

La Plata County may propose slashing Visit Durango’s tax revenue

could be asked whether to reallocate up to $500,000 annually

May 4, 2024

Regional News

Colorado legislative property tax plan is in 11th-hour limbo

A commission has been working to prevent spikes in annual bills

April 30, 2024

Regional News

Looking for energy rebates? A new Google-built calculator may help Colorado residents

America aims to put homeowners and contractors in touch with lucrative rebates and credits

April 17, 2024

Regional News

Colorado could use $700 million of TABOR surplus on a new child tax credit

A study by Colorado State University claims that 80 percent of Colorado property owners are paying more now than they…

April 10, 2024

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers postpone hearing on short-term rental tax measure

A for rent sign stands outside a single-family home Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)David Zalubowski Property…

February 16, 2024

Local News

Durango to explore 2005 sales tax reauthorization for new police department, city hall

Construction costs, designs to be presented at public forums

February 15, 2024

Local News

Durango’s food tax rebate and utility refund program taking applications

7,761 utility accounts serviced in 2023

February 9, 2024

Regional News

Colorado short-term rental owners may protest plan to quadruple their taxes

A survey showed that a majority would reduce their rental nights if Senate Bill 33 passes

February 3, 2024

Local News

IRS warns tax filers to be wary of fraud now that 2024 season is underway

Phishing scams, fraudulent preparers are two prominent schemes

February 1, 2024

Local News

Durango expects to collect nearly $3.4 million in mill levy property tax revenue in 2024

Council certifies mill levy for new year

January 12, 2024

Regional News

TABOR refunds will remain tax-free this filing season

A sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building is seen on May 4, 2021, in Washington. The IRS has announced…

January 10, 2024

Local News

Commissioners approve 2024 La Plata County budget

Additional employees added, significant capital improvements included despite property tax relief that cost the county $1.5 million

January 10, 2024

Education

Durango school district comments on Gov. Polis property tax reduction letter

of Education assures residents that the district will not be impacted

December 17, 2023

Regional News

Cannabis taxes have not solved Colorado’s budget woes

Marijuana plants are seen at a growing facility in Washington County, N.Y., May 12, 2023. New York could soon start…

December 11, 2023

Local News

Gov. Polis is asking districts to lower property tax rates — they say ‘absolutely not’

request follows state action to limit tax increases

November 30, 2023

Regional News

With the special session done, Colorado’s next tax debate is already starting

The dramatic architecture of the rotunda of the Colorado State Capitol is enhanced through a fisheye lens. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press…

November 27, 2023

The Durango Herald

How Democrats are using Colorado’s special session to steer tax relief toward the working poor

Legislature’s majority pushing to redirect $185 million in state taxpayer refund money to expand the Earned Income Tax Credit

November 20, 2023