US EditionGroup Seeks to Block Colorado Taxes on Tips, Overtime Pay
COLORADO, UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – The measure aims to relieve working-class Coloradans by aligning state tax policy with recent federal exemptions on overtime and tips, affecting millions of workers, Advance Colorado said.
- Advance Colorado has put forward a ballot measure for 2026 that seeks to eliminate Colorado’s state income taxes on both overtime earnings and gratuities, bringing the state’s taxation rules in line with recent federal legislation.
- This initiative seeks to overturn a recent Colorado statute that mandates state taxation of overtime pay despite federal exemptions, and it must pass review to be eligible for the 2026 ballot.
- Advance Colorado contends that imposing taxes on gratuities and extra hours worked places an unjust strain on low- and middle-income workers, such as industrial laborers, emergency personnel, and service industry employees who depend on these earnings.
- Chief Tokajer highlighted that eliminating taxes on overtime earnings would significantly improve officers' financial situations, offering stronger support to their families and increasing their overall take-home income.
- If passed, the proposal could enhance law enforcement retention and provide tax relief to working families, while Gov. Polis is considering convening a special session to implement taxes on tips earlier than planned.
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