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Checkoff History
Checkoff Colorado targets taxpayers, financial planners, CPAs and other tax preparers.
Thirty five years ago, Colorado became the first state in the country to allow a taxpayer to "check-off" a voluntary contribution to a state program. In 1977, the Colorado Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund became the first state income tax check-off fund in the United States. Today there are hundreds of check-off programs in nearly every state in the country.
Every year, U.S. taxpayers contribute tens of millions of dollars to a diverse range of programs. Check-off contributions are typically voluntary donations from a taxpayer's refund, but they can also come from an additional amount voluntarily added to a taxpayer's liability. Nationwide, the most common funds support wildlife preservation, political campaigns, child abuse and neglect prevention, and U.S. Olympic committees.
$35 for 35 Years
If every taxpayer in Colorado donated $35 - that's $1 for each year the program has existed -- it could make a profound difference for Alzheimer's patients, pet overpopulation, watershed protection, homeless prevention programs and military families.A Simple Way to Give
Funds can be directed to any or all of the organizations. Most people donate to several funds and the average donation is about $10. It's simple. Just remember to Checkoff Colorado when you file your Colorado State Income Tax Return.
Special thanks to our Corporate Partner
Since we were founded in 1934 as the Colorado State Employees Credit Union, Credit Union of Colorado has been providing personalized service to generations of Colorado families without resorting to hidden fees and "gotcha" gimmicks. From low interest credit cards and auto loans to no fee ATMs, Credit Union of Colorado is Colorado through and through.
To find one of our 15 branches around the state, visit: www.cuofco.org
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