The Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Taxation, has scheduled a significant public rulemaking hearing for April 6, 2023, at 10 am. Here's what you need to know:

Format: This hearing will be conducted entirely via telephone and video conference and will be recorded for reference. This format ensures accessibility for all interested parties while adhering to safety measures and social distancing protocols.

Participation:

• To join via video conference, request a link by emailing dor_taxrules@state.co.us. This option allows participants to engage visually, fostering a more interactive experience.
• For teleconference participation, dial 1 (669) 900-6833 with the Meeting ID: 851 5604 3834. This straightforward method enables remote access for those preferring audio participation.

Written Comments: The Department welcomes written comments, which can be submitted in advance or in lieu of oral commentary until 5 pm on April 6, 2023, via email to dor_taxrules@state.co.us. This avenue ensures that stakeholders can contribute their insights and feedback even if unable to attend the live hearing.

Agenda of Proposed Rules: A comprehensive list of proposed rules awaits discussion during the hearing. These proposals encompass amendments and repeals aimed at refining and updating tax-related regulations:

• Rule 39-22-104(4)(n.5). Wildfire Mitigation Measures Subtraction. The purpose of this amendment is to make clarifying revisions and include an example of a noneligible expense relating to inspections and certification fees.
• Rule 39-22-543. Wildfire Mitigation Measures Credit. The purpose of this new rule is to provide clarification regarding the wildfire mitigation measures credit enacted by House Bill 22-1007. The rule also provides examples of out-of-pocket expenses, eligible and ineligible costs, landowner criteria, and qualifying ownership interests in real property.
• Rule 39-22-604. Colorado Income Tax Withholding. The purpose of this amendment is to provide guidance regarding several matters, including the current method for calculating withholding; exemption certificates, including the new optional Colorado exemption certificate; employees who do not provide a withholding certificate; the applicability of penalty and interest to late payments; and exempt wages for which reporting is not required.
• Rule 39-22-538. Rural Primary Health Care Preceptor Credit. The purpose of this amendment is to conform the existing rule to legislative changes made by House Bill 22-1005.
• Rule 39-29-106. Coal. The purpose of this amendment is to conform the rule to changes made by House Bill 21-1312, and repeal a part of the rule regarding related parties because controlled groups and their component members are addressed in section 39-29-114, C.R.S.
• Rule 39-22-2003. State Sales Tax Refund. The purpose of this amendment is to publish the amount of any state sales tax refund when there are sufficient excess state revenues under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR).
• Rule 39-21-102. Limitation Period for Recovery of Erroneous or Excessive Refund. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal this rule because it is duplicative of section 13-80-101, C.R.S.
• Rule 39-22-104(5). Gross Receipts Tax. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal the rule because House Bill 22-1025 no longer authorizes the use of the election provided in section 39-22-104(5), C.R.S., for tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2023.
• Rule 39-22-301(2). Gross Receipts Tax. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal the rule because House Bill 22-1025 no longer authorizes the use of the election provided in section 39-22-301(2), C.R.S., for tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2023.
• Rule 39-22-507.5(1). The “Old” Colorado Investment Tax Credit. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal the rule because House Bill 22-1025 no longer authorizes the use of the credit provided in section 39-22-507.5, C.R.S., for tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2023.
• Rule 39-22-507.5(2). Property Used in Colorado. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal the rule because House Bill 22-1025 no longer authorizes the use of the credit provided in section 39-22-507.5, C.R.S., for tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2023.
• Rule 39-22-507.5(12). Duplicate Credits Not Allowed. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal the rule because House Bill 22-1025 no longer authorizes the use of the credit provided in section 39-22-507.5, C.R.S., for tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2023.
• Rule 39-22-507.6. The New Colorado Investment Tax Credit. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal the rule because House Bill 22-1025 no longer authorizes the use of the credit provided in section 39-22-507.6, C.R.S., for tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2023.
• Rule 39-22-514. Historic Property Preservation Credit. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal the rule because the credit is no longer available for any person for income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2020.
• Rule 39-22-516(2.7). Alternative Fuel Refueling Facility Credit. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal the rule because the credit is not authorized for tax years commencing after January 1, 2011.
• Rule 39-22-517. Tax Credit for Child Care Investment. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal the rule because it is duplicative of the statute.
• Rule 39-22-517(3)(a). Child Care Center. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal the rule because it is duplicative of statute.
• Rule 39-22-517(3)(b). Family Child Care Home. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal the rule because it is duplicative of statute.
• Rule 39-22-517(3)(d). Child Care Center Investment Credit. The purpose of this amendment is to more closely conform the rule to the statutory language and to repeal parts of the rule that are duplicative of section 39-22-517, C.R.S.
• Rule 39-26-110. Retailer with Multiple Locations. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal this rule because section 39-26-110, C.R.S., was repealed in House Bill 21-1155.
• Rule 39-26-703-1. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal this rule because the provisions of the statute for which this rule is clarifying have not been available to any person since on or before July 1, 1979.
• Rule 39-26-703-2. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal this rule because it is duplicative of section 39-26-703, C.R.S.
• Rule 39-26-720. Bingo Equipment. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal this rule because it is duplicative of section 39-26-720, C.R.S., and the provisions of Part 6 of Article 21 of Title 24, C.R.S.
• Rule 39-26-721. Factory-Built Housing. The purpose of this amendment is to repeal this rule because the term “factory-built housing” is no longer used in section 39-26-721, C.R.S., pursuant to amendments made in House Bill 19-1011. As a result, clarification of the term is no longer necessary.
• 1 CCR 201-9. Passenger and Ton Mile Tax. The purpose of these amendments is to repeal rules that are obsolete and pertain to statutes that are not administered by the Taxation Division. In addition, the amendments update the remaining rule in order to renumber the rule to match the current corresponding statute, and rewrite the rule in order to make grammatical, stylistic, and organizational changes to improve its clarity and readability.

Engage and Contribute: This rulemaking hearing presents an invaluable opportunity for stakeholders to engage in shaping tax regulations. Your participation and input are essential in ensuring that regulations are clear, effective, and reflective of the needs of Colorado taxpayers and businesses.

Stay informed, participate actively, and contribute to the rulemaking process on April 6, 2023! Your involvement can make a meaningful difference in shaping the future of tax administration in Colorado.