Tax relief announced for those impacted by Colorado wildfires

Colorado offers state tax relief for residents, businesses impacted by wildfires

Governor Polis says the state is waiving late filing penalties and extending certain deadlines through the end of the year

Colorado wildfires: Ferris fire is 10th largest in Colorado history; tax relief offered to those affected by fires

Together, the Fishhook, Green Ridge, Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain, Ferris and Willow fires have consumed nearly 208,000 acres, or 325 square miles, in Colorado.

State tax deadlines extended for residents, businesses impacted by wildfires

State officials emphasized that the relief only applies to Colorado state taxes. It does not extend deadlines for federal tax returns or municipal taxes.

Tax relief announced for those impacted by Colorado wildfires

Due to multiple wildfires burning throughout the state, extended deadlines and state tax relief options for affected individuals and businesses have been announced by Governor Jared Polis and the Department of Revenue.