Registration

Buying and Selling Credits

If you're interested in buying or selling Colorado conservation easement tax credits, simply download the appropriate form below and return it to Tax Credit Connection, Inc. To register for Tax Credit Connection's program, you need to complete an application form detailing the amount of the credit you wish to buy or sell. Generally, transfers must close by April 15, 2012 for use to offset taxes owed for 2011. Tax Credit Connection, Inc. provides incentives to buyers who choose to buy their credits early. Special rules apply to taxpayers who donated easements before June 7, 2005 or who have a fiscal year that is not the calendar year. Please contact us for additional information about these circumstances. Early Registration is recommended.

Seller Requirements

Sellers of Conservation Easement tax credits must submit a registration form to Tax Credit Connection, Inc. as well as copies of the following documents:

Recorded conservation easement
Conservation easement appraisal
Baseline Documentation Report
Title Commitment
Acknowledgement letter from Grantee organization
Federal tax form 8283 and its attachment
State tax forms 1303, 1304, 1305, and 1299

The following documents are only needed in some cases:

Mineral report
Subordination agreement

All of these documents will be reviewed thoroughly by Tax Credit Connection, Inc's staff before the tax credits are sold. For more details, please refer to Page 2 of our Seller Form, which can be downloaded below, or contact staff at (303) 774-8195.

Download Seller Form (PDF)

Buyer Requirements

In general, buyers must purchase the credits by April 15, 2012 for use to offset taxes owed for 2011. There are price incentives for buyers to close earlier than April 2012. Please see Buyer Registration Form for incentive pricing. Early Registration is recommended to ensure credits are available for you.

Download Buyer Form (PDF)