Colorado § 23-3.1-309 - Tax exemption.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 23-3.1-309 — Tax exemption., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-3.1-309. Tax exemption.
(1) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the amount of any distribution to a designated beneficiary, as defined in section 529 (e)(1) of the internal revenue code, from a college savings program account established under this part 3 shall be exempt from state income taxation to the extent that this income is used to pay qualified higher education expenses of the designated beneficiary.
(2) To the extent that distributions from an ABLE savings program account established pursuant to this part 3 to a designated beneficiary for qualified disability expenses are excluded from taxable income pursuant to section 529A of the internal revenue code, or any successor provision, such distributions are also excluded from state taxable income.
Source: L. 99: Entire part added, p. 463, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2000: Entire part amended, p. 1296, § 16, effective May 26. L. 2015: Entire section amended, (HB 15-1359), ch. 269, p. 1054, § 13, effective June 3.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 23-3.1-309
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 23-3.1-309 cover?
Section 23-3.1-309 ("Tax exemption.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Colorado § 23-3.1-309?
A common citation format is "Colorado Revised Statutes § 23-3.1-309" (Colorado). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Colorado law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Colorado official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Colorado attorney.
How does Colorado § 23-3.1-309 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Colorado can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Colorado.