Colorado tax tables 2026
The figures set by or for Colorado for 2026: income tax brackets, payroll contributions and employer rates. Federal or national figures for the US are on the national page.
- 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31
- USD
Income tax
Colorado income tax brackets: All filing statuses
| State taxable income, per year | Rate |
|---|---|
| Over $0 | 4.4% |
Source: Colorado Legislative Council Staff, Economic & Revenue Forecast, September 2026 (TABOR refund mechanisms for tax year 2026) · retrieved 2026-10-23
Colorado income tax: key figures
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Flat rate |
| Flat rate | 4.4% |
| Top rate | 4.4% |
Source: Colorado Legislative Council Staff, Economic & Revenue Forecast, September 2026 (TABOR refund mechanisms for tax year 2026) · retrieved 2026-10-23
Employee contributions
Colorado supplemental (bonus) withholding
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplemental rate | None published: bonuses are withheld with regular wages |
Source: Colorado Department of Revenue, Colorado Wage Withholding Tax Guide (Revised January 2026) · retrieved 2026-10-23
Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) premium, employee share
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Employee rate | 0.44% |
| Wage base (per year) | $184,500 |
Source: Colorado FAMLI Division: Premium and Benefits Calculator (2026 premiums) · retrieved 2026-10-23
Colorado local income taxes
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Denver Occupational Privilege Tax (city)Basis: all wages | $5.75 per month when pay is at least $500 |
| Greenwood Village Occupational Privilege Tax (city)Basis: all wagesSource: greenwoodvillage.com · retrieved 2026-10-23 | $2 per month when pay is at least $250 |
| Glendale Occupational Privilege Tax (city)Basis: all wagesSource: glendale.co.us · retrieved 2026-10-23 | $5 per month when pay is at least $750 |
| Sheridan Occupational Privilege Tax (city)Basis: all wagesSource: ci.sheridan.co.us · retrieved 2026-10-23 | $3 per month |
Local taxes the calculators support, each with its own official source. Rates are for residents unless a non-resident rate is given.
Source: City and County of Denver Tax Guide Topic No. 61, Occupational Privilege Taxes (Revised 04/2026) · retrieved 2026-10-23
Employer costs
Colorado state unemployment insurance (employer)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Taxable wage base (per employee, per year) | $30,600 |
| New employer rate | 3.05% |
| Experience-rated range: lowest | 0.56% |
| Experience-rated range: highest | 7.34% |
Colorado's 2026 introductory rate is 3.05%: 1.53% base, 0.17% support and 1.35% solvency surcharge (heavy construction 6.285%).
Source: Colorado CDLE, Introductory Rates (2026) · retrieved 2026-10-20
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Official sources
- DR 1098 (10/21/25), 2026 Colorado Withholding Worksheet for Employers · retrieved 2026-10-23
- Colorado Wage Withholding Tax Guide (Revised January 2026) · retrieved 2026-10-23
- Individual Income Tax Guide · retrieved 2026-10-23
- Economic & Revenue Forecast, September 2026 · retrieved 2026-10-23
- FAMLI Premium and Benefits Calculator · retrieved 2026-10-23
- FAMLI Announces Lower Premium Rate Starting in 2027 (Oct. 6, 2026) · retrieved 2026-10-23
- Tax Guide Topic No. 61, Occupational Privilege Taxes (Revised 04/2026) · retrieved 2026-10-23
- Occupational Privilege Tax (OPT) · retrieved 2026-10-23
- Occupational Privilege Tax · retrieved 2026-10-23
- Occupational Privilege Tax · retrieved 2026-10-23
- Occupational Privilege Tax (repeal effective Jan. 1, 2025) · retrieved 2026-10-23
- Colorado CDLE, Introductory Rates (2026) · retrieved 2026-10-20
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