Retirement Tax Breakdown for Colorado Residents

Complete Colorado retirement tax guide: income tax rates, capital gains treatment, Social Security and pension taxation, property taxes, and sales tax. Overall retiree-friendliness rank: #15 of 51.

State Income Tax
4.4% top rate

1 bracket(s)

Capital Gains Rate
4.4%

Treated as ordinary income

Property Tax Rate
0.51%

#41 (High)

Sales Tax Rate
7.8%

State 2.9% + local avg 7.8%

Tax-Friendly State

Colorado's flat 4.4% income tax is moderate. Residents 65+ can exempt $24,000 of retirement income. Social Security is not taxed for qualifying seniors.

Retirement Income Taxation

Social Security

Not taxed

Pension Income

Taxable

Retirement Exemption

$24,000 (age 65+)

Tax Comparison Summary

State income tax4.4% top
Capital gains4.4%
Property tax0.51% effective
Sales tax7.8% combined
Overall retiree rank#15 of 51

Colorado Income Tax Brackets

State Tax Bracket Schedule

RateFromTo
4.4%$0No limit

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