TAX NEWS - DECEMber 2009

Colorado tax: Colorado Tax Offices Closed December 31 -- Furlough Day

Earlier this year, state lawmakers and the governor cut spending and took steps to address Colorado's revenue shortfall. Part of the plan involves mandatory unpaid furlough days for most state employees through the end of 2009. Thursday, December 31 is a mandatory furlough day. Friday, January 1 is New Year's Day, a state holiday.

Please note that walk-in and telephone assistance for state taxpayers will not be available on these dates. If you have time-sensitive business with the Colorado Department of Revenue, please plan ahead. Furlough days are not considered state holidays. Tax due dates will remain the same.

- Tax payment plan due dates of December 31 are still valid. Payments may be mailed in, postmarked on or before the due date.
 
- Wage withholding "frequent filer" accounts are still expected to make their Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments on or before Wednesday, January 6.
 
- At our walk-in service centers, submit applications for sales or wage withholding tax accounts either the week of December 21 or early the week of December 28, prior to the scheduled furlough day and the New Year's holiday, for earlier processing.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.