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CO HB1139

CO HB1139
Income Tax Credit for Eligible Veterans


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Introduced
01/29/2025
In Committee
01/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/24/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2026, the bill allows a veteran who is honorably discharged, possesses a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%, and owns and occupies a primary residence in the state (eligible veteran) to claim a refundable income tax credit (tax credit) in an amount equal to a percentage, based on the eligible veteran's service-connected disability rating, of the amount of property tax that the eligible veteran paid on their primary residence during the income tax year. To claim a tax credit, a taxpayer must apply to the county assessor for the county in which the taxpayer's primary residence is located and submit a decision letter from the U.S. department of veterans affairs that sets forth their service-connected disability rating. The county assessor is required to determine whether the taxpayer is an eligible veteran and if so, the amount of the income tax credit the eligible veteran may claim, based on the property tax paid by the eligible veteran and the eligible veteran's service-connected disability rating. The county assessor is required to issue a tax credit certificate to an eligible veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the tax credit that may be claimed. Upon the death of an eligible veteran, the eligible veteran's surviving spouse or legal dependents are eligible to claim the tax credit until specified events have occurred.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new income tax credit for eligible veterans in Colorado starting in 2026, designed to provide tax relief for veterans with service-connected disabilities who own and occupy a primary residence in the state. The tax credit is directly tied to a veteran's disability rating, with percentages ranging from 10% to 100% of property taxes paid, depending on the severity of their disability. To qualify, a veteran must be honorably discharged, have a disability rating of at least 10%, and own and occupy a primary residence in Colorado. Veterans must apply to their county assessor by September 1st of the tax year, submitting a decision letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that confirms their disability rating. The county assessor will review the application and issue a tax credit certificate specifying the amount of credit the veteran can claim. If the tax credit exceeds the veteran's income tax liability, the remaining amount will be refunded. Upon the death of an eligible veteran, their surviving spouse or legal dependents may continue to claim the credit under certain conditions, such as continuing to occupy the primary residence. The bill aims to recognize and support veterans who have been disabled in service by providing meaningful financial assistance through a property tax-related income tax credit.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely (on 02/24/2025)

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