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It is with much excitement that we announce the first annual edition of Bountiful Conservation: A Guide to Colorado Products and Services from Conserved Lands. All of the businesses in this directory are operated on conserved properties.
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Learn How Tax Credits Can Save You Thousands of Dollars!
» View HB 1353
» View a summary of HB 1353
» Tax Payer Service Division FYI 39: Gross Conservation Easement Credit
» Save Money on Taxes and Protect Open Space: Conservation Easement Income Tax Credits
Colorado tax law allows you to save thousands of dollars on your 2009 state of Colorado income tax bill through Colorado conservation easement tax credits. Unlike juggling your investments and looking for a safe bet, when you buy tax credits you can be certain you are saving money AND making a positive contribution. When you buy tax credits, you help to preserve land and help landowners who are struggling in tough economic times while saving yourself thousands of dollars. Credits can be purchased up to October 31st, 2009.
The Colorado tax credit program allows you to save up to 16% on your state tax bill while preserving specific areas of Colorado's natural treasures. For example, your tax savings also allow Bob Johnson to preserve nearly 800 acres surrounded by Canyon on the Ancients National Monument. This is the kind of smart financial planning and contribution to your community that you can feel good about sharing with your friends, family and business colleagues. After all, it's not often that you can save yourself significant money while improving your community at the same time. Contact Us today to get started or continue to read for more information.
Where do these credits come from?
Landowners who permanently preserve their land from subdivision and development with a conservation easement can generate state income tax credits up to $375,000. If they can't use all the credits themselves, they can then sell them at a discount to people with larger tax bills.
How it works
Landowners can sell credits to people like you at a discount for use against your state of Colorado tax bill. If your 2009 tax liability is $100,000, you can buy $100,000 worth of income tax credits for only $84,000, saving you $16,000 on your state tax bill. We also sell credits as small as $10,000. Would you like to receive weekly email updates on tax credits available between now and October 31st? Sign up Now!
A Wise and Safe Investment
House Bill 1353 went into effect on July 1, 2008 and strengthened the tax credit program with five components. Stronger oversight guidelines have been put into place at the State level, appraisers are being held to higher standards and the Colorado conservation easement income tax credit program is now sounder than ever. Tax Credit Connection, Inc. has always had a deep commitment to reviewing tax credits to make sure that they are absolutely safe and credible. We continue to do this, as well as host and engage in various educational outreach events in the community to continue to improve industry-wide due diligence. In addition, we only work with sellers who guarantee their credits.
» View HB 1353 (warning: this is a 25 page bill and a summary is also available below)
» View a summary of HB 1353
A True Win-Win-Win Situation
By purchasing conservation easement income tax credits, you win by saving money on your tax bill, the landowner wins by getting cash for preserving their land, and Coloradoans win by being able to enjoy the wildlife habitat, scenic vistas, and working farms and ranches that have been preserved through this worthy program.
General Information
» Tax Payer Service Division FYI 39: Gross Conservation Easement Credit
» Save Money on Taxes and Protect Open Space: Conservation Easement Income Tax Credits
Contact us
Call or email us today to reserve your credits. Saving money and saving land has never been this easy!