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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Charitable organizations are exempt from state sales and use tax. Under current law, the definition of charitable organization for purposes of state sales and use tax includes criteria that mirror the federal definition of a 501(c)(3) organization. The bill requires the department to presume that an organization that presents the department with a 501(c)(3) determination letter from the internal revenue service is a charitable organization for purposes of state sales and use tax.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the process for charitable organizations to be recognized as exempt from state sales and use tax in Colorado. Currently, the definition of a charitable organization for tax purposes aligns with federal guidelines, specifically referencing organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The bill mandates that the Colorado Department of Revenue must now presume an organization is charitable for sales and use tax exemption purposes if it provides a 501(c)(3) determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service, and this presumption cannot be overturned solely due to a change in the organization's 501(c)(3) status.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (16)
Judy Amabile (D)*,
James Coleman (D)*,
Lisa Cutter (D)*,
Julie Gonzales (D)*,
Iman Jodeh (D)*,
Cathy Kipp (D)*,
Chris Kolker (D)*,
William Lindstedt (D)*,
Janice Marchman (D)*,
Julie McCluskie (D)*,
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)*,
Dylan Roberts (D)*,
Marc Snyder (D)*,
Rebekah Stewart (D)*,
Katie Wallace (D)*,
Michael Weissman (D)*,
Last Action
House Finance Hearing (00:00:00 3/5/2026 Room 0112) (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-009 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111640/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111587/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/110918/download |
| BillText | https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/beta.leg.colorado.gov/90a02fdbb8a8ab58bebae601c4d829bb |
| BillText | https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/beta.leg.colorado.gov/edd75c6ea33b0b2b28799566a26116aa |
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