C.R.S. Section 39-21-118
Criminal penalties

  • repeal

(1)

A person who willfully attempts in any manner to evade or defeat a tax administered by the department or the payment thereof, in addition to other penalties provided by law, is guilty of a class 6 felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-401 or shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred thousand dollars, or five hundred thousand dollars in the case of a corporation, or by both such fine and imprisonment, together with the costs of prosecution.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Any person required, or any person who purports to be required, under any title administered by the department to collect, account for, or pay over any tax, who willfully fails to collect or truthfully account for or pay over such tax, including, but not limited to, willfully making a materially false statement in connection with an application for a refund of any tax for the purpose of falsely obtaining a refund of such tax, in addition to other penalties provided by law, is guilty of a class 5 felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-401, or shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred thousand dollars, or five hundred thousand dollars in the case of a corporation, or by both such fine and imprisonment, together with the costs of prosecution.

(b)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

Subsection (2)(a) of this section does not apply to the temporary sales tax deduction and retention allowed in section 39-26-105 (1.3).

(II)

This subsection (2)(b) is repealed, effective December 31, 2026.

(2.5)

Any person who through gross negligence or recklessness makes a materially false statement in applying for a refund pursuant to section 39-26-703 or any other person who makes a false statement in connection with an application for a refund is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than ninety days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(3)

Any person required under any title administered by the department to pay any tax or estimated tax, or required under such title or by regulations made under authority thereof to make a return, keep any records, or supply any information, who willfully fails to pay such tax or estimated tax, make such return, keep such records, or supply such information, at the time or times required by law or regulations, in addition to other penalties provided by law, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than fifty thousand dollars, or one hundred thousand dollars in the case of a corporation, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both, together with the costs of prosecution.

(4)

Any person who willfully makes and subscribes any return, statement, or other document, which contains or is verified by a written declaration that it is made under the penalties of perjury, and which he or she does not believe to be true and correct as to every material matter, is guilty of a class 5 felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-401, C.R.S., or shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred thousand dollars, or five hundred thousand dollars in the case of a corporation, or by both such fine and imprisonment, together with the costs of prosecution.

(5)

Any person who willfully aids or assists in, or procures, counsels, or advises the preparation or presentation under, or in connection with any matter arising under any title administered by the department, or a return, affidavit, claim, or other document, which is fraudulent or is false as to any material matter, whether or not such falsity or fraud is with the knowledge or consent of the person authorized or required to present such return, affidavit, claim, or document, is guilty of a class 5 felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-401, C.R.S., or shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred thousand dollars, or five hundred thousand dollars in the case of a corporation, or by both such fine and imprisonment, together with the costs of prosecution.

Source: Section 39-21-118 — Criminal penalties - repeal, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-39.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

39‑21‑101
Definitions 39‑21‑102
Scope 39‑21‑103
Hearings 39‑21‑104
Rejection of claims 39‑21‑104.5
Frivolous submissions 39‑21‑105
Appeals 39‑21‑105.5
Notice - first-class mail - definition 39‑21‑106
Compromise 39‑21‑107
Limitations 39‑21‑108
Refunds 39‑21‑109
Interest on underpayment, nonpayment, or extensions of time for payment of tax 39‑21‑110
Interest on overpayments - repeal 39‑21‑110.5
Rate of interest to be fixed 39‑21‑111
Jeopardy assessment and demands 39‑21‑112
Duties and powers of executive director 39‑21‑113
Reports and returns - rule - repeal 39‑21‑114
Methods of enforcing collection 39‑21‑114.5
Surrender of property subject to levy - definition 39‑21‑115
Reciprocity with other states for collection of taxes provided 39‑21‑116
Closing agreements 39‑21‑116.5
Penalties - repeal 39‑21‑117
Saving clause 39‑21‑118
Criminal penalties - repeal 39‑21‑119
Filing with executive director - when deemed to have been made 39‑21‑119.5
Mandatory electronic filing of returns - mandatory electronic payment - penalty - waiver - definitions 39‑21‑120
Signature and filing alternatives for tax returns 39‑21‑121
Unclaimed property offset - definition 39‑21‑201
Program established 39‑21‑301
Legislative declaration 39‑21‑302
Definitions 39‑21‑303
Tax profile and expenditure report 39‑21‑304
Tax expenditure - tax preference performance statement - tax expenditure repeal requirement 39‑21‑305
Tax expenditure - state auditor evaluation 39‑21‑401
Legislative declaration 39‑21‑402
Definitions 39‑21‑403
Legislative oversight committee concerning tax policy - creation - duties - report 39‑21‑404
Task force concerning tax policy - creation - membership - duties 39‑21‑405
Repeal of part
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 39-21-118’s source at colorado​.gov