Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Colorado 2018 General Election in Colorado.
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Get StartedThis measure would remove Coloradonulls flat income tax and establish a tax bracket system instead. Individuals earning more than $150,000 annually and corporations would pay more taxes. The measure would also establish the Quality Public Education Fund.
A "yes" vote establishes tax brackets for state income taxes. It would increase taxes on corporations and the wealthy and establish a fund for public education.
A "no" vote maintains Colorado's current flat income tax rate.
According to No On Amendment 73, this measure will increase taxes on most working Colorado families without a guarantee that the tax money will even go towards funding education., in opposition to Amendment 73 (Learn more)
According to the Denver Chamber of Commerace, increasing the corporate tax rate will disproportionately hurt small businesses, reducing the amount of economic activity and the number of jobs available in Colorado., in opposition to Amendment 73 (Learn more)
According to the Denver Chamber of Commerace, funding is directed only towards K-12 education, when higher education currently has a far greater need for funding. , in opposition to Amendment 73 (Learn more)
According to the Journal Advocate, increasing taxes will raise $1.6 billion to increase funding for Colorado public schools., in support of Amendment 73 (Learn more)
According to "Great Schools, Thriving Communities", using tax brackets to increase taxes on wealthy income earners would reduce inequality in Colorado and make the tax system more fair. 92% of Coloradans would not see a change in their taxes., in support of Amendment 73 (Learn more)
Using income taxes to fund public education is less voatile and more equal than property taxes., in support of Amendment 73 (Learn more)
This measure would remove Colorado's flat income tax and establish a tax bracket system instead. Individuals earning more than $150,000 annually and corporations would pay more taxes. The measure would also establish the Quality Public Education Fund.
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