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Retirement income in Colorado

Varies

Does Colorado Tax Retirement Income?

Short answer: Partly. Taxpayers 55–64 may subtract up to $20,000 and those 65+ up to $24,000 per person of pension, annuity, and IRA/401(k) income (the same cap also covers taxable Social Security). Amounts per Colorado DOR guidance;.

Pensions, traditional IRA and 401(k) withdrawals are taxable federally either way; Roth withdrawals after 59½ (5-year rule met) are tax-free.

Records to keep: Keep your state return, W-2s and 1099s (1099-R, SSA-1099), and any state credit worksheets. Check your state revenue department's current-year instructions before you file.