A nonresident is an individual who did not reside within the boundaries of Colorado at any time during the tax year. A nonresident is required to file a Colorado income tax return if they: are required to file a federal income tax return, and. had taxable Colorado-sourced income.

Do I have to pay Colorado state taxes?

Colorado residents are subject to tax on all their income, including income from other states. If you are only in Colorado temporarily, file a return reporting any income earned in the state. If you have retirement from another state, Colorado requires you to pay tax on that as well.

Who is a Colorado resident for tax purposes?

Colorado defines a “resident” as a natural person who: is domiciled in Colorado or maintains a permanent place of abode in Colorado; and. spends in the aggregate more than six months of the taxable year in Colorado (C.R.S.

Do you have to pay Colorado income tax if you are a part year resident?

In the case of a part-year resident, any income that relates to that part of the year while he or she was a Colorado resident and any other income derived from Colorado sources are both subject to Colorado income tax. This publication provides information regarding Colorado income tax for part-year resident and nonresident individuals, including:

Do you have to file federal income tax in Colorado?

If you live or work in Colorado, and make enough money that you must file a federal income tax return, then you must also pay Colorado state income tax. You can file your return electronically or by mail.

What is the state income tax rate in Colorado?

Colorado assesses income tax at a rate of 4.63 percent, as of 2010. This is a flat tax, meaning persons at all income levels and classifications pay the same tax rate. If you reside in Colorado full time and have income, you must pay state income tax.

Who is a nonresident on the Colorado tax return?

A service member who is a full-year Colorado resident who spends at least 305 days of the tax year outside of the 50-state boundary of the United States while stationed outside of the United States for active military duty may file as a nonresident on the Colorado income tax return.